Description

S-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl) Ethanethioate is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a thioester functional group linked to a dimethoxyphenyl moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D and fine chemical industries for applications in drug discovery and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing sulfur-based functional groups or dimethoxybenzene scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the thioester group can be a reactive handle.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, polymers, and liquid crystals due to its aromatic and electron-donating methoxy groups.
• Chemical Biology Probe Synthesis: Useful for incorporating thioester-linked tags or reporter groups into molecules for studying biological processes.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for client-specific synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	S-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl) Ethanethioate
CAS No.	1379354-68-3
Molecular Formula	C10H12O3S
Molecular Weight	212.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl thioacetate; Ethanethioic acid, S-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl) ester; Thioacetic acid S-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl) ester; S-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl) thioacetate; 2',4'-Dimethoxyphenyl thioacetate; Acetothioic acid, S-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl) ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of S-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl) Ethanethioate adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider maintaining the material under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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