Description

Bis(4-Diethylaminophenyl)Methanethione is a specialized organic compound featuring a central thioketone group flanked by diethylamino-substituted aromatic rings. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and functional material in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science. It is particularly sought after by research and development teams in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer industries for its role in creating novel dyes, photoinitiators, and functional additives.

Application

• Photoinitiator Precursor: A key intermediate in the synthesis of novel visible-light photoinitiators for advanced UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives.
• Functional Dye Intermediate: Used in the production of specialized dyes and pigments, particularly those with solvatochromic or nonlinear optical properties.
• Polymer Additive Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating light-stabilizers, antioxidants, or other functional additives for high-performance polymers.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Investigated as a potential component or dopant in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photovoltaic materials due to its electron-donating groups.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis for introducing the thioketone functional group into complex molecules.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be employed as a chelating agent or chromogenic reagent in the development of sensors and detection methods for specific metal ions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(4-Diethylaminophenyl)Methanethione
CAS No.	25642-33-5
Molecular Formula	C21H28N2S
Molecular Weight	340.53 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4'-Bis(diethylamino)thiobenzophenone; Michler's Thioketone; Bis[4-(diethylamino)phenyl]methanethione; Thiobenzophenone, 4,4'-tetraethyl-diamino-; p,p'-Bis(diethylamino)thiobenzophenone; 4,4'-Tetrakis(ethylamino)thiobenzophenone; NSC 403095
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bis(4-Diethylaminophenyl)Methanethione is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, which includes data from techniques such as HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

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.