Description

2-Mercapto-N'-(2-Mercaptoacetyl)-N,N'-Dimethylacetohydrazide is a specialized organic compound featuring dual thiol functionalities, making it a versatile building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in its ability to act as a potent cross-linking agent and a precursor for heterocyclic compounds, offering significant utility in material science and pharmaceutical research. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients or modify material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting sulfur-mediated biological pathways.
• Polymer Cross-Linking Agent: Used to modify and enhance the properties of polymers, such as improving thermal stability, elasticity, or creating specific reactive sites.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing new pesticides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for exploring new reactions in organic chemistry, especially in thiol-ene click chemistry and heterocycle formation.
• Material Science: Employed in the surface modification of materials or the creation of functional coatings with specific adhesion or release properties.
• Chelating Agent Precursor: Can be utilized to develop ligands for metal complexation in catalytic or analytical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Mercapto-N'-(2-Mercaptoacetyl)-N,N'-Dimethylacetohydrazide
CAS No.	131760-67-3
Molecular Formula	C6H12N2O2S2
Molecular Weight	208.30 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N'-Dimethyl-2,2'-dithiodiacetohydrazide (oxidized form reference); Bis(2-(N,N-dimethylhydrazono)ethyl) disulfide derivative; Acetic acid, 2-mercapto-, 2-[(2-mercaptoacetyl)hydrazono]-1,1-dimethylethyl ester; 1,1-Dimethyl-2-[(2-mercaptoacetyl)hydrazono]ethyl 2-mercaptoacetate; Dithiodiglycolic acid dimethylhydrazone; DMADH (abbreviation); Contact for additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our 2-Mercapto-N'-(2-Mercaptoacetyl)-N,N'-Dimethylacetohydrazide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise specifications for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its easily oxidized nature, minimize headspace in opened containers and handle under an inert gas to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.