Description

1,3-Butanedithiol CAS NO 24330-52-7 is a versatile organic sulfur compound featuring two thiol groups, making it a valuable building block in chemical synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to act as a potent nucleophile and a versatile ligand or cross-linking agent. This product is essential for industries requiring high-purity intermediates for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced material science. We supply it in consistent quality to meet the stringent demands of research and industrial-scale production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing sulfur heterocycles or requiring thiol-based functionalization.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a cross-linking agent or chain transfer agent in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and elastomers to modify physical properties.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of chelating ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the manufacture of certain pesticides and herbicides where the dithiol moiety is incorporated into the final molecule.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various organic transformations, including thioacetalization, Michael additions, and as a reducing agent for specific functional groups.
• Surface Modification: Can be used to create self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on gold and other metal surfaces for sensor and nanotechnology applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Butanedithiol
CAS No.	24330-52-7
Molecular Formula	C4H10S2
Molecular Weight	122.25 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dimercaptobutane; Butane-1,3-dithiol; 1,3-Butylene dimercaptan; 1,3-Butanedithiol; 1,3-BDT; NSC 84184
EINECS	246-187-9

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Butanedithiol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and titration methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (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.