Description

Bis(2-Mercaptoethyl) Sulfone Disulfide is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a unique disulfide linkage. This chemical serves as a critical intermediate and cross-linking agent in advanced material synthesis, valued for its ability to introduce sulfur-based functional groups. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, polymer, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise molecular architecture.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting cysteine proteases or requiring disulfide bridge formation.
• Polymer Cross-Linking Agent: Imparts enhanced thermal stability and mechanical properties to specialty polymers and elastomers.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating complexing agents and chelating ligands in catalysis and metal recovery processes.
• Surface Modification: Employed to functionalize material surfaces with thiol groups for improved adhesion or biocompatibility.
• Chemical Research & Development: A key building block in organic synthesis for constructing complex sulfur-containing molecules.
• Adhesive Formulation: Contributes to the performance of high-strength, specialty adhesive systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(2-Mercaptoethyl) Sulfone Disulfide
CAS No.	145626-93-3
Molecular Formula	C4H10O2S4
Molecular Weight	218.38 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2'-Disulfanediylbis(ethanesulfonyl) diethanethiol; 1,2-Bis(2-sulfonylethyl)disulfane; Bis(2-sulfonylethyl) disulfide; 2,2'-Dithiodiethane-1-sulfone; Contact for additional synonyms.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Bis(2-Mercaptoethyl) Sulfone Disulfide adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen to prevent oxidation and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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