Description

Methyl 2-Cyano-3,3-Di(Methylthio)Acrylate is a versatile and highly functionalized acrylate derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which features both cyano and methylthio groups, making it an excellent precursor for heterocyclic compounds and complex molecular frameworks. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds, including pyrimidines and pyridines, which are core structures in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, contributing to the development of new crop protection agents with improved efficacy.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing specialized dyes, optical brighteners, and high-performance pigments.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with specific properties like UV absorption or chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various name reactions and multi-step syntheses to construct complex molecules for research and development across chemical sectors.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of novel ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Cyano-3,3-Di(Methylthio)Acrylate
CAS No.	3490-92-4
Molecular Formula	C7H9NO2S2
Molecular Weight	203.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Cyano-3,3-bis(methylthio)acrylate; Methyl 2-Cyano-3,3-bis(methylthio)-2-propenoate; 2-Cyano-3,3-bis(methylthio)acrylic Acid Methyl Ester; Propenoic acid, 2-cyano-3,3-bis(methylthio)-, methyl ester; Methyl α-Cyano-β,β-bis(methylthio)acrylate; NSC 163022
EINECS	222-492-6

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Cyano-3,3-Di(Methylthio)Acrylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee full traceability and support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.