Description

Ethyl Isopropyl Sulfide is a specialized organosulfur compound with the CAS registry number 5145-99-3. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its unique sulfide functional group. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing novel compounds and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the sulfide moiety is integral to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Employed in the synthesis of sulfur-containing aroma compounds that contribute to savory or roasted notes.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive in the development of polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a nucleophile or alkylating agent in various carbon-sulfur bond formation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Isopropyl Sulfide
CAS No.	5145-99-3
Molecular Formula	C5H12S
Molecular Weight	104.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Ethylthio)-2-methylpropane; Ethyl Isopropyl Thioether; Isopropyl Ethyl Sulfide; 2-Methyl-1-(ethylthio)propane; Ethyl(1-methylethyl)sulfide; 1-Ethylthio-2-methylpropane; (1-Methylethyl)ethyl sulfide; SEt-iPr
EINECS	225-904-5

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Isopropyl Sulfide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, 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 and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, maintaining an inert atmosphere (e.g., under nitrogen or argon) is recommended to preserve stability and purity. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.450 - 1.460
Density (20°C)	0.830 - 0.850 g/mL

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