Description

Bis(1-Chloromethyl-1-Methylethyl) Sulfide is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring two reactive chloromethyl groups. This chemical serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, valued for its ability to introduce sulfide-linked functionalities into target molecules. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring sulfide or thioether linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with tailored properties.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to incorporate sulfur-containing cross-linking agents or chain transfer agents into specialty polymers and epoxy resin systems.
• Ligand & Catalyst Precursor: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing complex ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex fine chemicals and specialty additives.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring new synthetic methodologies and novel sulfur-containing compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(1-Chloromethyl-1-Methylethyl) Sulfide
CAS No.	52444-01-6
Molecular Formula	C10H20Cl2S
Molecular Weight	235.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1'-[Thiobis(methylene)]bis[1-chloro-2-methylpropane]; 2-Methyl-1-[(2-methyl-1-chloropropan-2-yl)sulfanylmethyl]-1-chloropropane; Bis(2-chloro-2-methylpropyl) Sulfide; Di(1-chloro-2-methylpropyl) Sulfide; 2,2'-Thiobis(1-chloro-2-methylpropane); NSC 163045
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Bis(1-Chloromethyl-1-Methylethyl) Sulfide adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure consistency and high purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible organic solvents. Ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture ingress and potential decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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