Description

3-(Dimethylamino)-1-Propanethiol is a versatile organosulfur compound featuring both a tertiary amine and a thiol functional group, making it a valuable building block in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature allows it to act as a key intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. This compound is particularly sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science sectors for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring thioether or aminoalkylthiol linkages.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare chelating ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry, leveraging its sulfur and nitrogen donor atoms.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a chain transfer agent or functional monomer to introduce amine and thiol groups into polymers, enhancing properties like adhesion and cross-linking capability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the manufacture of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its specific moiety is required.
• Surface Functionalization: Utilized for modifying material surfaces (e.g., gold nanoparticles, polymers) through thiol-gold chemistry or other thiol-based reactions.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions as a cross-linker in the production of resins and elastomers due to its reactive thiol group.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Dimethylamino)-1-Propanethiol
CAS No.	42302-17-0
Molecular Formula	C5H13NS
Molecular Weight	119.23 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Dimethylamino)propane-1-thiol; N,N-Dimethyl-3-mercaptopropylamine; 3-Mercapto-N,N-dimethylpropylamine; 1-Propanethiol, 3-(dimethylamino)-; DMAPT; 3-Dimethylaminopropanethiol; (3-Mercaptopropyl)dimethylamine; 3-(Dimethylamino)propyl mercaptan
EINECS	255-752-9

Quality Control

Our 3-(Dimethylamino)-1-Propanethiol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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