Description

1,4-Oxathiocane is a sulfur- and oxygen-containing heterocyclic compound with the CAS registry number 25042-07-3. This specialized chemical serves as a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its unique oxathiocane ring system.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for chelating ligands in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into specialty polymers to modify physical properties such as thermal stability, solubility, or refractive index.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cyclization reactions, ring-opening polymerizations, and the construction of fused ring systems.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing sulfur-containing aroma compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Oxathiocane
CAS No.	25042-07-3
Molecular Formula	C6H12OS
Molecular Weight	132.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Oxathiacyclooctane; 1-Oxa-4-thiacyclooctane; Oxathiocane; 1,4-Oxathiepane (common misnomer); 1,4-Oxathiocan; 25042-07-3; NSC 169102
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Quality Control

Our 1,4-Oxathiocane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assessment and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and impurities is provided with every 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 strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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