Description

tert-Butylethyl Methanethiosulfonate is a specialized organosulfur compound used as a key reagent in synthetic organic chemistry and materials science. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile building block for introducing protected thiol functionalities or as a sulfenylating agent in complex molecular construction. This chemical is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries who require high-purity intermediates for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those containing sulfur-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the tert-butylethyl moiety offers stability and favorable pharmacokinetics.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to impart specific properties like adhesion, chemical resistance, or self-healing characteristics to advanced polymers.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Employed for the site-specific modification of proteins, peptides, and other biomolecules, facilitating drug delivery system development and diagnostic probe creation.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the surface functionalization of nanoparticles and the creation of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) for sensor and electronic applications.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Functions as a reagent to create activity-based probes for studying enzyme function and metabolic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butylethyl Methanethiosulfonate
CAS No.	492442-75-8
Molecular Formula	C7H16O2S2
Molecular Weight	196.33 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(tert-Butylthio)ethyl methanesulfonate; Ethyl tert-butyl methanethiosulfonate; Methanesulfonic acid 2-(tert-butylthio)ethyl ester; tert-Butyl 2-(methylsulfonyloxy)ethyl sulfide; TBEMTS; 2-[(1,1-Dimethylethyl)thio]ethyl methanesulfonate
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Quality Control

Our tert-Butylethyl Methanethiosulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assessment and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber glass or opaque to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 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.