Description

2,5-Bis(4-Methylphenyl)-1,4-Dithiin is a specialized organic sulfur compound featuring a 1,4-dithiin core flanked by two p-tolyl groups. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is particularly relevant for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific electronic or structural properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting sulfur-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides where the dithiin moiety can impart specific biological activity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a building block for organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials due to its conjugated system.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for creating complex ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce sulfur-containing functional groups into polymer backbones to alter physical properties like thermal stability or refractive index.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on heterocyclic chemistry and organosulfur compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Bis(4-Methylphenyl)-1,4-Dithiin
CAS No.	37989-48-3
Molecular Formula	C18H16S2
Molecular Weight	296.45 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Di-p-tolyl-1,4-dithiin; 2,5-Bis(p-tolyl)-1,4-dithiin; 1,4-Dithiin, 2,5-bis(4-methylphenyl)-; 2,5-Di(4-methylphenyl)-1,4-dithiin; p-Tolyl dithiin derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Bis(4-Methylphenyl)-1,4-Dithiin is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light sources to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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