Description

2-(Isopropylthio)Ethanol is a versatile organosulfur compound featuring both a thioether and a hydroxyl functional group, making it a valuable intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure provides reactivity that is essential for creating specialized polymers, agrochemicals, and pharmaceutical agents. This product is particularly critical for R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, polymer additive, and crop protection industries seeking to develop new materials with tailored properties.

Application

• Key intermediate in the synthesis of specialized polymer additives and modifiers.
• Building block for agrochemical active ingredients, including certain herbicides and fungicides.
• Precursor in pharmaceutical research for developing novel therapeutic compounds.
• Used in the formulation of specialty lubricants and fuel additives.
• Intermediate for producing corrosion inhibitors and metalworking fluid components.
• Starting material for synthesizing functionalized ligands and catalysts in organometallic chemistry.
• Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new sulfur-containing compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Isopropylthio)Ethanol
CAS No.	40811-49-2
Molecular Formula	C5H12OS
Molecular Weight	120.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(1-Methylethyl)thio]ethanol; 2-Isopropylthioethanol; 1-Hydroxy-2-(isopropylthio)ethane; β-Hydroxyethyl isopropyl sulfide; Isopropyl 2-hydroxyethyl sulfide; 2-(Isopropylsulfanyl)ethanol; 2-(Propan-2-ylsulfanyl)ethanol; IPTE
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(Isopropylthio)Ethanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and internal standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.980 - 1.020
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.480 - 1.500

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