Description

Methyl Dimethyldithiocarbamate is a specialized organosulfur compound belonging to the dithiocarbamate class, widely recognized for its role as a key intermediate and functional additive. This chemical matters for its ability to act as a precursor in the synthesis of vulcanization accelerators and as a stabilizer or complexing agent in various industrial processes. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the rubber, polymer, and agrochemical industries, where precise chemical intermediates are crucial for product performance and consistency.

Application

• Rubber Industry: Serves as a critical intermediate in the production of ultra-accelerators for rubber vulcanization, improving cure rates and final product properties.
• Polymer Stabilization: Functions as a metal deactivator and stabilizer in polymer formulations to prevent degradation caused by trace metal ions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block in the manufacture of certain pesticides and fungicides, leveraging its dithiocarbamate functionality.
• Chemical Intermediate: Acts as a versatile precursor for further chemical transformations into other sulfur-containing compounds.
• Water Treatment: Employed in some formulations as a component for controlling microbial growth in industrial water systems.
• Laboratory Research: Utilized in R&D settings for studying coordination chemistry and as a reagent in organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Dimethyldithiocarbamate
CAS No.	3735-92-0
Molecular Formula	C4H9NS2
Molecular Weight	135.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl dimethylcarbamodithioate; Dimethylcarbamodithioic acid methyl ester; Methyl N,N-dimethyldithiocarbamate; N,N-Dimethyl dithiocarbamic acid methyl ester; Methyl ester of dimethyldithiocarbamic acid; Carbamodithioic acid, N,N-dimethyl-, methyl ester; Methyl DMTC
EINECS	223-107-7

Quality Control

Our Methyl Dimethyldithiocarbamate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the specifications required for industrial and fine chemical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	≤ 2.0% total

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