Description

Ethanethiol, 2-[(3-Amino-2,2-dimethylpropyl)amino]- is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring both a thiol and a primary amine functional group, making it a valuable building block for chemical synthesis. This unique bifunctional structure is critical for applications requiring the introduction of sulfur-containing linkages or as a precursor for advanced materials. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists, as well as process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. The compound's reactivity profile offers significant potential for creating novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of new drug candidates, particularly for molecules requiring thioether or disulfide bridges.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the sulfur moiety enhances biological activity.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a chain transfer agent or functional monomer to introduce sulfur or amine groups into polymer backbones, altering material properties.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Employed in the preparation of chelating ligands for metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Useful in research for modifying proteins, peptides, or other biomolecules via reactions with the thiol or amine group.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Precursor: Investigated for the formulation of advanced corrosion inhibitors for industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethanethiol, 2-[(3-Amino-2,2-dimethylpropyl)amino]-
CAS No.	111709-66-1
Molecular Formula	C7H18N2S
Molecular Weight	162.30 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(3-Amino-2,2-dimethylpropyl)amino]ethanethiol; 2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediamine, N-(2-mercaptoethyl)-; N-(2-Mercaptoethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediamine; 1,3-Propanediamine, 2,2-dimethyl-N-(2-mercaptoethyl)-; Amino-terminated thiol linker; Bifunctional thiol-amine reagent
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industry standards. Standard quality control includes identification by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), purity assessment by HPLC or GC, and determination of water content. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results and specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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