Description

Acetyl Chloride, 2-[(Cyanomethyl)Thio]- is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a reactive acetyl chloride group and a cyano-substituted thioether moiety. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced chemical research and development. It is primarily sought by process chemists and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in heterocyclic chemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalytic systems.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce cyano and thioether functional groups into polymer backbones for specialty materials.
• Chemical Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and molecular architectures.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of complex dyes, pigments, and other high-value fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetyl Chloride, 2-[(Cyanomethyl)Thio]-
CAS No.	52069-55-3
Molecular Formula	C4H4ClNOS
Molecular Weight	149.60 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Cyanomethylthio)acetyl chloride; 2-[(Cyanomethyl)sulfanyl]acetyl chloride; Acetic acid, 2-[(cyanomethyl)thio]-, chloride; NSC 163081; Acetyl chloride, 2-[(cyanomethyl)thio]-; 2-[(Cyanomethyl)thio]acetyl chloride
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Quality Control

Every batch of Acetyl Chloride, 2-[(Cyanomethyl)Thio]- is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the precise requirements of your synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profile is supplied with each shipment to guarantee reproducible performance and supply chain reliability for your critical R&D and production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts with strong acids/organic solvents; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary and away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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