Description

1-[(Chloromethyl)Sulfanyl]-2-Methoxyethane is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a chloromethyl thioether group linked to a methoxyethane chain. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules in advanced chemical research and development. It is primarily sought by professionals in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for use in the creation of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive chloromethyl and thioether groups.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis for introducing sulfur-containing functional groups or as a precursor for heterocyclic compounds.
• Material Science: Potential intermediate in the development of specialty polymers or ligands for catalytic systems.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Can be utilized in various metal-catalyzed coupling reactions to construct complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-[(Chloromethyl)Sulfanyl]-2-Methoxyethane
CAS No.	1314970-78-9
Molecular Formula	C4H9ClOS
Molecular Weight	140.63 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxyethyl chloromethyl sulfide; (2-Methoxyethylthio)methyl chloride; Chloromethyl 2-methoxyethyl sulfide; 1-Chloromethylsulfanyl-2-methoxyethane; 2-Methoxyethyl(chloromethyl) sulfide
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-[(Chloromethyl)Sulfanyl]-2-Methoxyethane adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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