Description

5-[(Benzylsulfanyl)Methylene]-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxane-4,6-Dione is a specialized organic building block featuring a reactive methylene group adjacent to a dioxanedione core. This compound matters as a versatile synthon for constructing complex heterocyclic and sulfur-containing molecules, offering a unique combination of reactivity and structural features. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for advanced synthesis and intermediate manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring sulfur or heterocyclic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive methylene group for structural diversification.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A valuable reagent for constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial research laboratories.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive in the development of specialty polymers and advanced materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Potential use in designing molecular probes and inhibitors for studying enzyme mechanisms and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-[(Benzylsulfanyl)Methylene]-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxane-4,6-Dione
CAS No.	128889-73-6
Molecular Formula	C14H14O4S
Molecular Weight	278.32 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Benzylsulfanylmethylene)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione; 2,2-Dimethyl-5-[(phenylmethylthio)methylene]-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione; 5-(Benzylmercaptomethylene)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxanedione-4,6; Meldrum's acid benzylsulfanyl methylene derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-[(Benzylsulfanyl)Methylene]-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxane-4,6-Dione is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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