Description

2,2-Dimethyl-5-([(2-Methylphenyl)Sulfanyl]Methylene)-1,3-Dioxane-4,6-Dione is a specialized organic building block featuring a unique dioxanedione core functionalized with a sulfanyl-methylene group. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and advanced material science. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for functional polymers and advanced organic materials with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: A versatile reagent for constructing heterocyclic compounds and complex organic frameworks in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Potential use in creating novel ligands for metal catalysis due to its sulfur-containing moiety.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Dimethyl-5-([(2-Methylphenyl)Sulfanyl]Methylene)-1,3-Dioxane-4,6-Dione
CAS No.	477866-42-5
Molecular Formula	C15H16O4S
Molecular Weight	292.35 g/mol
Synonyms	5-[(2-Methylphenyl)sulfanylmethylene]-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione; 2,2-Dimethyl-5-[(o-tolylthio)methylene]-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione; o-Tolylthiomethylene Meldrum's acid derivative; (2-Methylphenyl)sulfanylmethylene Meldrum's acid; CAS 477866-42-5; Sulfanyl-methylene dioxanedione derivative; Meldrum's acid thioether derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,2-Dimethyl-5-([(2-Methylphenyl)Sulfanyl]Methylene)-1,3-Dioxane-4,6-Dione is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically ≥95% by HPLC), identity confirmation, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to light and tendency for oxidation, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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