Description

Toluene-3,4-Dithiolato Zinc is an organometallic coordination compound featuring a zinc center chelated by toluene-3,4-dithiol ligands. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile precursor and catalyst in advanced material synthesis and organic transformations. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the fields of polymer chemistry, materials science, and as a potential vulcanization accelerator.

Application

• Polymer Additive & Vulcanization: Acts as a potential accelerator or co-agent in the vulcanization of specialty rubbers and elastomers.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers with tailored properties.
• Catalysis: Utilized as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specific organic synthesis reactions, including cross-coupling and polymerization processes.
• Lubricant & Grease Formulation: Functions as an extreme pressure (EP) additive and anti-wear agent in advanced lubricant formulations.
• Semiconductor & Nanomaterial Research: Employed in the deposition of zinc sulfide (ZnS) thin films or the preparation of semiconductor nanoparticles.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a chelating agent for the extraction and spectrophotometric determination of specific metal ions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Toluene-3,4-Dithiolato Zinc
CAS No.	29726-21-4
Molecular Formula	C14H14S4Zn
Molecular Weight	375.84 g/mol
Synonyms	Zinc 3,4-Dimercaptotoluene Complex; Zinc Toluene-3,4-dithiolate; Bis(3,4-dimercaptotoluenato)zinc; Zinc Dithiolate Complex; Toluenedithiol Zinc Salt; 3,4-Toluenedithiol Zinc Derivative; ZDMDT; Zinc(II) bis(3,4-dimercaptotoluene)
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Quality Control

Our Toluene-3,4-Dithiolato Zinc is manufactured under strict quality protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for prolonged storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Zinc content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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