Description

Tetramethylthiourea is a versatile sulfur-containing organic compound with the CAS number 2782-91-4. It serves as a critical intermediate and specialty chemical in various high-value industrial synthesis processes. This product is essential for manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and polymer industries seeking reliable and high-purity raw materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Utilized as a reagent and intermediate in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Polymer Industry: Acts as a vulcanization accelerator and curing agent in the production of specialty rubbers and elastomers.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a catalyst or ligand in various organic transformations and metal complexation reactions.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for developing new chemical entities and processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetramethylthiourea
CAS No.	2782-91-4
Molecular Formula	C5H12N2S
Molecular Weight	132.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,3,3-Tetramethyl-2-thiourea; N,N,N',N'-Tetramethylthiourea; TMTU; Tetramethylthiocarbamide; TMTC; 1,1,3,3-Tetramethylthiourea; Thiourea, tetramethyl-; 2-Thio-1,1,3,3-tetramethylurea
EINECS	220-498-1

Quality Control

Our Tetramethylthiourea is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	76 - 80 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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