Description

(+/-)-trans-1,2-Bis(2-Mercaptoacetamido)Cyclohexane Disulfide CAS NO 1217678-56-2 is a specialized organic disulfide compound featuring a cyclohexane backbone with mercaptoacetamide functionalities. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block and cross-linking agent in advanced material synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fields of polymer chemistry, peptide mimetics, and materials science for developing novel functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring disulfide bridges or thiol-reactive moieties for targeted delivery or activity.
• Polymer Cross-Linking Agent: Serves as a key component in the production of specialty polymers, elastomers, and resins, where it introduces reversible or dynamic covalent bonds.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Employed for modifying proteins, peptides, or antibodies to attach payloads, fluorophores, or other functional groups via thiol-disulfide exchange reactions.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor or additive in developing self-healing materials, responsive gels, and advanced coatings with tailored mechanical properties.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Provides a rigid, chiral template for constructing complex molecular architectures in organic and medicinal chemistry.
• Analytical Reagent: May be used as a standard or reagent in analytical methods for quantifying thiols or disulfides.

Basic Information

Product Name	(+/-)-trans-1,2-Bis(2-Mercaptoacetamido)Cyclohexane Disulfide
CAS No.	1217678-56-2
Molecular Formula	C12H20N2O2S4
Molecular Weight	352.56 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-1,2-Bis(2-mercaptoacetamido)cyclohexane disulfide; 1,2-Cyclohexanediamine, N,N'-bis(2-mercaptoacetyl)-, (1R,2R)-rel-, disulfide; Cyclohexane-1,2-diyldicarbamothioyl disulfide derivative; N,N'-Disulfanediylbis(2-sulfanylacetamide) cyclohexane derivative; (±)-trans-1,2-Di(2-mercaptoacetamido)cyclohexane disulfide; rel-(1R,2R)-N,N'-Bis(2-mercaptoacetyl)cyclohexane-1,2-diamine disulfide
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Quality Control

Our (+/-)-trans-1,2-Bis(2-Mercaptoacetamido)Cyclohexane Disulfide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets exacting R&D and process standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, minimize exposure to air during handling. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

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

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