Description

Tris(Ethylthio)Methane is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring three ethylthio groups bonded to a central carbon atom, serving as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure makes it a valuable precursor for synthesizing complex heterocycles and functional materials, where controlled sulfur incorporation is critical. This chemical is essential for research and development laboratories, as well as production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors seeking to develop novel compounds with specific electronic or binding properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of sulfur-containing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage sulfur chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic semiconductors, ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and novel polymers.
• Chemical Research Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying nucleophilic addition reactions and as a synthon for introducing the CH(SR)3 moiety.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand or precursor to ligands for transition metal complexes in catalysis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals and flavors & fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(Ethylthio)Methane
CAS No.	6267-24-9
Molecular Formula	C7H16S3
Molecular Weight	196.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Methane, tris(ethylthio)-; Tris(ethylmercapto)methane; 1,1,1-Tris(ethylthio)methane; Tris(ethylsulfanyl)methane; (Ethylsulfanylmethylsulfanyl)ethanesulfanylethane; Ethyl trithioorthoformate; Tris(ethylmercaptan)methane
EINECS	228-448-8

Quality Control

Our Tris(Ethylthio)Methane is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, with specifications typically meeting or exceeding industry standards for research and synthesis-grade materials. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from 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%

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