Description

[(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)Thio]Acetic Acid is a specialized organosulfur compound valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a bulky tert-octylthio group, makes it particularly useful for introducing sulfur-containing functionalities into target molecules. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries who require high-purity intermediates for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those requiring specific sulfur-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the tert-octylthio moiety can influence bioavailability and activity.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or chain-transfer agent to impart specific properties like adhesion, compatibility, or stability to specialty polymers and coatings.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the synthesis of novel ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a protected or modifiable thioacetic acid group for complex multi-step synthetic routes in fine chemical production.
• Surface Active Agent Precursor: Can be utilized to develop surfactants or surface-modifying agents with specific hydrophobic character.

Basic Information

Product Name	[(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)Thio]Acetic Acid
CAS No.	58537-61-4
Molecular Formula	C10H20O2S
Molecular Weight	204.33 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(2,4,4-Trimethylpentan-2-yl)thio]acetic acid; tert-Octylthioacetic acid; 2-(tert-Octylthio)acetic acid; TOTAA; 1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutylthioacetic acid; tert-Octyl mercaptoacetate (acid form); 2-[(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)thio]ethanoic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of [(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)Thio]Acetic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is thoroughly analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting compliance with cGMP and ISO 9001 standards where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

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

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