Description

3-Chlorothietane is a versatile sulfur-containing heterocyclic building block with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a reactive chloromethyl group adjacent to a thietane ring, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecules and functional materials. This compound is particularly relevant for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to introduce sulfur functionalities or create strained ring systems.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing sulfur heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the thietane moiety can enhance biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce reactive sites or sulfur-containing functional groups into polymer backbones for specialty materials.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction pathways and constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and advanced composites.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chlorothietane
CAS No.	6013-95-2
Molecular Formula	C3H5ClS
Molecular Weight	108.59 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chlorothietane; Thietane, 3-chloro-; 3-Chloro-1-thiacyclobutane; 3-Chlorothiacyclobutane; 1-Thia-3-chloracyclobutane; 3-Chlorotetrahydrothiophene (incorrect but common); Chlorothietane; CAS 6013-95-2
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Quality Control

Our 3-Chlorothietane is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis using techniques such as GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity and quantify impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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