Description

(+/-)-trans-1,2-Bis(2-Mercaptoacetamido)Cyclohexane is a specialized chiral ligand and building block featuring two thiol (mercapto) functional groups. This compound is valued for its ability to coordinate with various metal ions, making it a critical component in the development of advanced catalysts and materials. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical synthesis sectors for applications in asymmetric catalysis and as a precursor for functional polymers.

Application

• Asymmetric Catalysis: Serves as a chiral ligand for transition metal catalysts used in enantioselective synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or chain-transfer agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Metal Chelation & Extraction: Used in the development of chelating resins or agents for metal ion separation and recovery processes.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Functions as a linker molecule for attaching biomolecules to surfaces or other molecules via thiol-reactive chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or functional coatings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Utilized as a key intermediate in the production of certain active ingredients requiring specific stereochemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(+/-)-trans-1,2-Bis(2-Mercaptoacetamido)Cyclohexane
CAS No.	257641-01-3
Molecular Formula	C10H18N2O2S2
Molecular Weight	262.39 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-1,2-Cyclohexanediamine-N,N'-bis(2-mercaptoacetic acid amide); N,N'-Bis(2-mercaptoacetyl)-trans-1,2-diaminocyclohexane; 1,2-Diaminocyclohexane-N,N'-di(2-thioacetamide); trans-DACH bis(thioacetamide); (±)-trans-Cyclohexane-1,2-diylbis(azanediyl)bis(2-sulfanylacetamide); BTMAC; Chiral dithiol ligand
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Quality Control

Our production of (+/-)-trans-1,2-Bis(2-Mercaptoacetamido)Cyclohexane adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and chiral analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your R&D and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99:1 trans/cis ratio
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.