Description

Ethyl 4-Sulfanylidenechromene-2-Carboxylate is a specialized chromene derivative, a key heterocyclic building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile precursor in the development of novel pharmacologically active molecules and functional materials. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Acts as a building block for organic semiconductors, dyes, and photochromic materials due to its conjugated chromene system.
• Academic & R&D: Employed in university and institutional laboratories for methodological studies in heterocyclic and medicinal chemistry.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Utilized to create molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: A key starting material for the custom synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4-Sulfanylidenechromene-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	38322-77-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₀O₃S
Molecular Weight	234.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-thioxo-4H-chromene-2-carboxylate; 4-Thioxo-4H-1-benzopyran-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 2-Carbethoxy-4-thiochromone; Ethyl 4-thioxochromene-2-carboxylate; 4H-1-Benzopyran-2-carboxylic acid, 4-thioxo-, ethyl ester; Chromene-2-carboxylic acid, 4-sulfanylidene-, ethyl ester; 4-Thioxochromone-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-Sulfanylidenechromene-2-Carboxylate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.