Description

Ethyl [(1,1-Dimethylethyl)Sulphinyl]Acetate is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a tert-butylsulfinyl group, serving as a valuable chiral building block and synthetic intermediate. Its primary value lies in its utility for introducing the tert-butylsulfinyl moiety, a versatile chiral auxiliary and directing group in asymmetric synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and fine chemicals with high stereochemical purity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors and other biologically active molecules.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Utilized as a chiral sulfinyl auxiliary for the stereoselective construction of carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy and selectivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing novel chiral ligands and catalysts used in transition metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the custom synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various advanced material applications.
• Academic & R&D: A critical reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl [(1,1-Dimethylethyl)Sulphinyl]Acetate
CAS No.	57475-09-9
Molecular Formula	C8H16O3S
Molecular Weight	192.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (tert-Butylsulfinyl)acetate; Acetic acid, 2-[(1,1-dimethylethyl)sulfinyl]-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-(tert-Butylsulfinyl)acetate; 2-[(tert-Butyl)sulfinyl]acetic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl (tert-butylsulfinyl)ethanoate; tert-Butylsulfinylacetic acid ethyl ester; (RS)-Ethyl (tert-butylsulfinyl)acetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl [(1,1-Dimethylethyl)Sulphinyl]Acetate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral analysis to confirm stereochemical integrity, ensuring it meets the exacting standards required for advanced synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting identity, purity, and specific impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and potential degradation.

Specification

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

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