Description

Methyl 2-(Thietan-3-Ylidene)Acetate is a specialized organic compound featuring a thietane ring fused with an acetate ester functional group. This unique heterocyclic structure makes it a valuable versatile building block and intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the synthesis of novel molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators that incorporate sulfur-containing heterocycles.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: The reactive thietane and ester moieties make it a versatile scaffold for constructing complex molecular architectures in medicinal and process chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive for developing polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design of probes and inhibitors for studying enzyme function and biological pathways involving sulfur metabolism.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-(Thietan-3-Ylidene)Acetate
CAS No.	61890-04-8
Molecular Formula	C7H10O2S
Molecular Weight	158.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (thietan-3-ylidene)acetate; 2-(Thietan-3-ylidene)acetic acid methyl ester; 3-Methoxycarbonylmethylidene-thietane; Thietane-3-ylideneacetic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-(thietan-3-ylidene)ethanoate; 3-(Methoxycarbonylmethylene)thietane; 61890-04-8
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 2-(Thietan-3-Ylidene)Acetate adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, GC-MS, and HPLC. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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