Description

1,2-Ethanedithiobis(Trimethylsilane) is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a dithiol bridge protected by trimethylsilyl groups. This unique structure makes it a valuable reagent for introducing sulfur-containing functional groups and as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring precise sulfur incorporation or protection-deprotection strategies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing thiol or disulfide functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides with sulfur-based active centers.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or chain-transfer agent in the production of specialty silicones and sulfur-modified polymers.
• Surface Chemistry & Functionalization: Employed to create self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) or to modify material surfaces with specific thiol-reactive groups.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: A precursor for synthesizing sulfur-containing ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies involving sulfur chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Ethanedithiobis(Trimethylsilane)
CAS No.	51048-29-4
Molecular Formula	C8H22S2Si2
Molecular Weight	238.57 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis(trimethylsilylthio)ethane; Ethane-1,2-diyl bis(trimethylsilyl sulfide); Dithioethylenebis(trimethylsilane); Bis(trimethylsilylthio)ethane; TMS-thioethane; 1,2-Ethanedithiol bis(trimethylsilyl ether); (Trimethylsilylthio)ethyl trimethylsilyl sulfide
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Quality Control

Our 1,2-Ethanedithiobis(Trimethylsilane) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of 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 compliance with your specifications.

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). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are securely sealed when not in use and kept away from heat sources and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~0.92 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.48

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