Description

Ethyl Vinyl Sulfide is a versatile organosulfur compound with a reactive vinyl group, making it a valuable building block in organic synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to act as a key intermediate for the production of more complex sulfur-containing molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. This chemical is particularly sought after by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates containing thioether linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the sulfur moiety enhances biological activity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for creating specialty polymers with unique properties, such as modified surface characteristics or specific reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Michael addition reactions, cycloadditions, and as a precursor for other vinyl sulfides and sulfoxides in research and development.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Utilized as an intermediate for synthesizing certain sulfur-containing aroma compounds, contributing to complex flavor profiles.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Functions as a precursor for ligands used in transition metal catalysis, facilitating various cross-coupling and asymmetric synthesis reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Vinyl Sulfide
CAS No.	627-50-9
Molecular Formula	C4H8S
Molecular Weight	88.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethenyl ethyl sulfide; Ethyl vinyl thioether; Vinyl ethyl sulfide; (Ethenylthio)ethane; 1-(Ethenylthio)ethane; Ethyl ethenyl sulfide; Thioethyl vinyl ether; NSC 60546
EINECS	210-985-5

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Vinyl Sulfide is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of cGMP and ISO standards for fine chemical manufacturing.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this product should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, well-ventilated place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.85 - 0.90
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.460 - 1.470

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