Description

Ethanethial is a specialized organosulfur compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique thioaldehyde functional group makes it a valuable and reactive building block for creating complex sulfur-containing molecules. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development laboratories and industrial-scale production processes in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical sectors, where precise molecular construction is critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring specific sulfur-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where the sulfur moiety can enhance biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry for the preparation of specialized ligands and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the development of polymers and advanced materials with unique electronic or structural properties.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Utilized as a high-value intermediate for synthesizing specific sulfur-containing aroma compounds, contributing to complex flavor profiles.
• Chemical Research Reagent: A critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and methodologies involving thio-carbonyl chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethanethial
CAS No.	23769-40-6
Molecular Formula	C2H4S
Molecular Weight	60.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Thioacetaldehyde; Ethanethial; Acetaldehyde, thio-; Thioaldehyde C2; Ethyl thioaldehyde; 1-Thioacetaldehyde; Acetaldehyde thio; Mercaptoacetaldehyde (tautomer)
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Quality Control

Our Ethanethial is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopic methods, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maximize stability. Keep container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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