Description

n-Acetyl-S-(1,1-Dichloro-2,2-Difluoroethyl)-1-Cysteine is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a unique dichloro-difluoroethyl moiety. This compound is of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis and research, particularly as a key intermediate or building block for developing novel molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and material science. The precise structure offers valuable reactivity for constructing complex, fluorinated target compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those incorporating sulfur and fluorine for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generations of herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where the dichloro-difluoroethyl group can contribute to specific biological activity and environmental fate.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Acts as a precursor for creating labeled analogs or activity-based probes to study enzyme mechanisms, particularly those involving cysteine residues.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the research and development of advanced polymers or functional materials with specific surface properties or reactivity.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences and specialty chemical industries.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Acetyl-S-(1,1-Dichloro-2,2-Difluoroethyl)-1-Cysteine
CAS No.	112761-86-1
Molecular Formula	C7H8Cl2F2NO3S
Molecular Weight	303.11 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Acetyl-S-(1,1-dichloro-2,2-difluoroethyl)-L-cysteine; Acetylcysteine S-(1,1-dichloro-2,2-difluoroethyl) derivative; 1-Cysteine, N-acetyl-S-(1,1-dichloro-2,2-difluoroethyl)-; S-(1,1-Dichloro-2,2-difluoroethyl)-N-acetylcysteine; N-Acetyl-S-(dichlorodifluoroethyl)cysteine; Mercapturic acid derivative of 1,1-dichloro-2,2-difluoroethene; DFDC-MA (Dichlorodifluoroethene Mercapturic Acid)
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Quality Control

Our n-Acetyl-S-(1,1-Dichloro-2,2-Difluoroethyl)-1-Cysteine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR, MS), to ensure consistency and reliability for research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Assay	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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