Description

3,6-Dithiaoctane is a versatile sulfur-containing organic compound, valued for its role as a key intermediate and ligand in advanced chemical synthesis. Its structure makes it particularly useful in coordination chemistry and as a building block for more complex molecules. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new compounds or catalytic systems.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where sulfur-based functionalities are required.
• Ligand in Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a chelating agent for transition metals, facilitating catalysis and material science research.
• Polymer Additive & Modifier: Imparts specific properties like thermal stability or vulcanization characteristics to polymeric materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various organic transformations, including cross-coupling reactions and the formation of heterocycles.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial R&D laboratories exploring new synthetic pathways and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,6-Dithiaoctane
CAS No.	5395-75-5
Molecular Formula	C6H14S2
Molecular Weight	150.31 g/mol
Synonyms	1,8-Dimercapto-3,6-dithiaoctane; Bis(2-mercaptoethyl) Sulfide; 2,2'-(Thiobis(ethane-2,1-diyl))dithanethiol; 3,6-Dithia-1,8-octanedithiol; DTE; Dithioerythritol (Note: DTE is a common abbreviation); Cleland's Reagent (in biochemical contexts); (2-Mercaptoethylthio)ethanethiol
EINECS	226-393-3

Quality Control

Our 3,6-Dithiaoctane is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is 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 for long-term stability. This material is easily oxidized; contact with air should be minimized during handling and storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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