Description

(2-Iodoethyl)(Methyl)Sulfane is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring both an iodoethyl and a methylthio functional group. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable alkylating agent and versatile synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing sulfur or requiring specific alkylation steps.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the iodoethyl moiety introduces specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands and catalysts used in transition metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of functional polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophilic partner in various cross-coupling methodologies (e.g., with Suzuki, Stille reactions) to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for modifying peptides, proteins, or other biomolecules due to its reactive iodine atom, enabling bioconjugation studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Iodoethyl)(Methyl)Sulfane
CAS No.	108122-14-1
Molecular Formula	C3H7IS
Molecular Weight	202.05 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Methylthio)ethyl Iodide; 1-Iodo-2-(methylthio)ethane; Methyl 2-iodoethyl Sulfide; 2-Iodoethyl Methyl Sulfide; (Methylsulfanyl)ethyl Iodide; β-Iodoethyl Methyl Sulfide; S-Methyl 2-iodoethanethioate; 108122-14-1
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Quality Control

Our (2-Iodoethyl)(Methyl)Sulfane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR analysis, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to support cGMP requirements for use in regulated research and development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, minimize exposure to air and light during handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (by GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.