Description

[(Ethoxymethyl)Thio]Ethane is a specialized organosulfur compound with a unique thioether and ethoxymethyl functional group. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules in advanced chemical manufacturing. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring sulfur-containing moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the thioether linkage is critical for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce sulfur and ether groups into polymer backbones, altering material properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in various organic transformations, including nucleophilic substitution and as a protecting group strategy in multi-step syntheses.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Acts as a potential intermediate for synthesizing specific sulfur-containing aroma compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	[(Ethoxymethyl)Thio]Ethane
CAS No.	54699-20-6
Molecular Formula	C5H12OS
Molecular Weight	120.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Ethoxymethylthio)ethane; Ethyl (ethoxymethyl) sulfide; 2-(Ethoxymethylthio)ethane; Ethoxymethyl ethyl sulfide; Ethyl ethoxymethyl sulfide; 54699-20-6; (Ethoxymethylthio)ethane
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Quality Control

Our [(Ethoxymethyl)Thio]Ethane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and impurities is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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