Description

1,1-Dimethylethyl Ester-n-(12-Mercaptododecyl)-Carbamic Acid is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a long-chain aliphatic thiol and a protected carbamate group. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing functional polymers and surface-modifying agents. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the polymer, coatings, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring controlled thiol reactivity and surface functionalization.

Application

• Polymer Modification: Acts as a chain transfer agent (CTA) or functional monomer in radical polymerization to introduce thiol end-groups or side-chains, influencing polymer architecture and properties.
• Surface Functionalization: Used to create self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on metal surfaces (e.g., gold, silver) for corrosion inhibition, biosensor development, or to alter surface wettability.
• Crosslinking Agent: Serves as a crosslinker in thiol-ene "click" chemistry reactions for creating networks in coatings, adhesives, and hydrogels.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Potential building block for the synthesis of drug candidates or prodrugs where a long, lipophilic thiol linker is required.
• Ligand Synthesis: Intermediate for preparing chelating ligands used in catalysis or metal ion extraction processes.
• Material Science Research: Key reagent in developing novel nanomaterials, nanocomposites, and smart materials with tailored surface chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1-Dimethylethyl Ester-n-(12-Mercaptododecyl)-Carbamic Acid
CAS No.	1354945-11-1
Molecular Formula	C17H35NO2S
Molecular Weight	317.53 g/mol
Synonyms	tert-Butyl N-(12-Mercaptododecyl)carbamate; N-(12-Mercaptododecyl)carbamic Acid tert-Butyl Ester; 12-[(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino]dodecane-1-thiol; Boc-12-Amino-1-dodecanethiol; Boc-C12-SH; (12-Mercaptododecyl)carbamic Acid 1,1-Dimethylethyl Ester; t-BOC-12-Aminododecanethiol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1,1-Dimethylethyl Ester-n-(12-Mercaptododecyl)-Carbamic Acid is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research and industrial use. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation of the thiol group and prolong shelf-life. Keep the container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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