Description

3-((2-Mercapto-1-Methylpropyl)Thio)-2-Butanol is a specialized sulfur-containing organic compound that serves as a versatile intermediate and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both thiol and alcohol functional groups, makes it valuable for applications requiring specific reactivity and molecular architecture. This product is essential for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring thioether linkages or chiral centers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a chain transfer agent or cross-linking monomer in the production of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Ligand Synthesis: Utilized in the preparation of chelating ligands for catalysis and metal complexation.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing sulfur-containing aroma compounds.
• Research & Development: A valuable building block for medicinal chemistry and material science research programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-((2-Mercapto-1-Methylpropyl)Thio)-2-Butanol
CAS No.	54957-02-7
Molecular Formula	C8H18OS2
Molecular Weight	194.35 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Butanol, 3-[(2-mercapto-1-methylpropyl)thio]-; 3-[(2-Mercapto-1-methylpropyl)thio]-2-butanol; 1-Methyl-1-[(1-methyl-2-sulfanylethyl)sulfanyl]propan-2-ol; 3-[(2-Mercapto-1-methylpropyl)sulfanyl]butan-2-ol
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-((2-Mercapto-1-Methylpropyl)Thio)-2-Butanol adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All materials are subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopic methods, to verify identity and assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.