Description

2-Furancarbodithioic Acid Ethyl Ester is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a furan ring, serving as a versatile chemical intermediate and ligand in advanced synthesis. Its core value lies in its ability to act as a key building block for heterocyclic chemistry and as a precursor for metal-complexing agents. This product is essential for research and development chemists, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and agrochemical producers seeking to develop novel active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel heterocyclic compounds with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a chelating ligand for transition metals, forming complexes used in catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of novel polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cyclization and cross-coupling reactions to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can serve as a derivatization agent or a standard for method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Furancarbodithioic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	20849-29-0
Molecular Formula	C7H8O2S2
Molecular Weight	188.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-furancarbodithioate; Ethyl 2-furoyldithioformate; Ethyl dithiofuroate; 2-Furoyl dithioformic acid ethyl ester; Furan-2-carbodithioic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl furoyl dithioformate; Ethyl furoyldithioformate; 2-Furancarbodithioic acid, ethyl ester
EINECS	244-092-9

Quality Control

Our 2-Furancarbodithioic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing specifications such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for research and regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brownish liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.