Description

2-Furancarbodithioic Acid Methyl Ester is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a furan ring, which serves as a versatile chemical intermediate in advanced synthesis. Its unique dithioester functional group makes it a valuable reagent for constructing complex molecules and materials, particularly in the development of novel polymers and pharmaceuticals. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking to introduce sulfur-based functionalities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring thioether or dithioester linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a chain transfer agent (CTA) or monomer in controlled radical polymerization (e.g., RAFT) for producing polymers with specific architectures.
• Ligand Precursor: Utilized in the preparation of metal-chelating ligands for catalysis and material science applications.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various organic transformations, including thioacylation and as a source of the dithioester moiety.
• Research & Development: A critical tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Furancarbodithioic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	35972-85-1
Molecular Formula	C6H6O2S2
Molecular Weight	174.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-furoyldithioformate; Methyl 2-furancarbodithioate; 2-Furoyl methyl dithioformate; Methyl furan-2-carbodithioate; Furan-2-carbodithioic acid methyl ester; 2-Furylcarbonodithioic acid methyl ester; S-Methyl furan-2-carbothioate; (Methylthio)thiocarbonylfuran
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Quality Control

Our 2-Furancarbodithioic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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