Description

1-Dithionaphthoic Acid Ethyl Ester is a specialized sulfur-containing organic compound with a naphthalene backbone, serving as a key intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which provides a reactive dithioester functional group for constructing complex molecules and materials. This product is essential for research and industrial applications in pharmaceutical development, agrochemical synthesis, and materials science, where precise molecular building blocks are required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring sulfur incorporation or heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a chain transfer agent (CTA) or monomer in controlled radical polymerization processes for producing specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in research laboratories for constructing carbon-sulfur bonds and in the synthesis of complex organic molecules.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in the development of organic electronic materials, such as semiconductors or conductive polymers.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of sulfur-based dyes and functional colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Dithionaphthoic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	20876-72-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₀OS₂
Molecular Weight	246.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 1-dithionaphthoate; 1-Naphthalenecarbodithioic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 1-Naphthylcarbodithioate; 1-Naphthyl Dithioacetate Ethyl Ester; 1-Carbodithioic Acid, Naphthalene, Ethyl Ester; Dithionaphthoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl Naphthalene-1-carbodithioate; 1-Naphthalenecarbodithioic Acid O-Ethyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Dithionaphthoic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and industrial synthesis. 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 rigorous demands of GMP-aligned production for pharmaceutical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in a dark place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.