Description

Ethyl 2-(1,3-Dithietan-2-Ylidene)-3-Oxobutanoate is a specialized sulfur-containing heterocyclic compound featuring a 1,3-dithietane ring fused with a β-ketoester moiety. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable versatile building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex sulfur heterocycles and functionalized molecules. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical synthesis, and advanced material science laboratories seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those containing sulfur heterocycles with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides that leverage the reactivity of the dithietane and ketoester groups.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in organometallic chemistry to create novel chelating ligands or metal complexes for catalytic applications.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for synthesizing organic electronic materials or polymers with specific sulfur-based functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile substrate for cyclization reactions, Michael additions, and other transformations to access complex molecular frameworks.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Potential starting material for creating molecular probes to study biological processes involving sulfur metabolism.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Ethyl 2-(1,3-Dithietan-2-Ylidene)-3-Oxobutanoate
CAS No.	120596-96-5
Molecular Formula	C9H12O3S2
Molecular Weight	232.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-(1,3-dithietan-2-ylidene)-3-oxobutanoate; 2-(1,3-Dithietan-2-ylidene)-3-oxobutanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 3-oxo-2-(1,3-dithietan-2-ylidene)butanoate; Acetoacetic acid, 2-(1,3-dithietan-2-ylidene)-, ethyl ester; Ethyl acetoacetate dithioacetal (cyclic); 1,3-Dithietane derivative of ethyl acetoacetate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-(1,3-Dithietan-2-Ylidene)-3-Oxobutanoate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specification parameters. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Research Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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