Description

Sodium 2-Propanethiolate is the sodium salt of 2-propanethiol, a versatile organosulfur reagent. This compound is valued for its strong nucleophilic and basic properties, making it a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is essential for industries requiring precise sulfur introduction or deprotonation reactions, including agrochemicals, specialty polymers, and fine chemical production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing thioether or sulfone functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the propanethiolate moiety is incorporated.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a chain-transfer agent or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers and rubbers to alter properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a strong base and nucleophile for alkylation, substitution, and condensation reactions in complex molecule construction.
• Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of sulfur-containing ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Intermediate in the synthesis of certain sulfur-containing aroma compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 2-Propanethiolate
CAS No.	20607-43-6
Molecular Formula	C3H7NaS
Molecular Weight	98.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Isopropylthiolate; Sodium Isopropyl Mercaptide; 2-Propanethiol, Sodium Salt; Isopropylthiosodium; Sodium 1-Methylethanethiolate; Sodium 2-Mercaptopropane; Sodium Isopropanethiolate
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 2-Propanethiolate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., THF, DMF)

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