Description

2,3,7,8-Tetramethyl-1,4,6,9-Thianthrenetetrone is a high-purity, specialized organic compound belonging to the thianthrene class. This chemical serves as a critical building block and functional intermediate in advanced material synthesis and organic electronics research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel compounds with specific electronic or structural properties.

Application

• As a key organic semiconductor precursor for the development of novel electronic materials.
• As a specialized building block in pharmaceutical research for the synthesis of complex heterocyclic molecules.
• As a ligand or catalyst component in advanced organic synthesis and transition metal chemistry.
• In agrochemical research for creating new active ingredients with specific modes of action.
• As a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of high-performance polymers and resins.
• For use in dye and pigment chemistry as an intermediate for colorants with enhanced properties.
• In academic and industrial R&D for fundamental studies on charge transport and redox-active materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,7,8-Tetramethyl-1,4,6,9-Thianthrenetetrone
CAS No.	22698-81-3
Molecular Formula	C14H8O4S2
Molecular Weight	304.34 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,7,8-Tetramethylthianthrene-1,4,6,9-tetrone; Tetramethylthianthrenetetrone; 1,4,6,9-Tetrathiaanthracene-2,3,7,8-tetrone, 2,3,7,8-tetramethyl-; Thianthrenetetrone, tetramethyl-; TMTA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,3,7,8-Tetramethyl-1,4,6,9-Thianthrenetetrone is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and process development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.