Description

Sodium 2-(Dimethylamino)Ethanethiolate CAS NO 55931-94-7 is a versatile organosulfur compound that serves as a key intermediate and reagent in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functionality, acting as both a nucleophilic thiolate and a source of a dimethylaminoethyl moiety, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This chemical is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce sulfur-containing functional groups or modify compound polarity and reactivity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing thioether or sulfonamide linkages, and in the development of cysteine protease inhibitors.
• Ligand Precursor in Catalysis: Serves as a building block for the preparation of specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis for cross-coupling and other organic transformations.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional thiol groups into polymer backbones or as a chain transfer agent in controlled radical polymerization processes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: A key reagent in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the dimethylaminoethylthiolate group is integral to biological activity.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Facilitates the site-specific modification of proteins, peptides, and other biomolecules through thiol-disulfide exchange or Michael addition reactions.
• Material Science Research: Used in the surface functionalization of nanoparticles and quantum dots to improve dispersion and impart specific chemical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 2-(Dimethylamino)Ethanethiolate
CAS No.	55931-94-7
Molecular Formula	C4H10NNaS
Molecular Weight	127.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol, sodium salt; Sodium dimethylaminoethanethiolate; (Dimethylamino)ethanethiol sodium salt; N,N-Dimethyl-2-mercaptoethylamine sodium salt; 2-Mercapto-N,N-dimethylethylamine sodium salt; DMAT-Na; Sodium (2-dimethylaminoethyl) mercaptide
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 2-(Dimethylamino)Ethanethiolate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and relevant physical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maximize shelf life and stability. Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%

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