Description

Disodium 2,2'-Dithiodiacetate is a high-purity organosulfur compound with the CAS registry number 64704-24-1. This versatile chemical serves as a key intermediate and functional additive, valued for its disulfide linkage and carboxylate groups. It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable synthesis building blocks and stabilizers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs that leverage disulfide bonds for targeted delivery or stability.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Additive: Functions as a stabilizer or conditioning agent in formulations such as hair care products and skin creams.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a reagent in peptide chemistry and protein studies for forming or cleaving disulfide bridges.
• Crosslinking Agent: Acts as a mild crosslinker in polymer chemistry for creating hydrogels or modifying material properties.
• Antioxidant Formulations: Incorporated into systems where its redox-active disulfide group can contribute to antioxidant activity.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for synthesizing more complex dithiol-based compounds and ligands.

Basic Information

Product Name	Disodium 2,2'-Dithiodiacetate
CAS No.	64704-24-1
Molecular Formula	C4H4Na2O4S2
Molecular Weight	242.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Disodium Dithiodiglycolate; 2,2'-Dithiodiacetic Acid Disodium Salt; Disodium Bis(carboxymethyl) Disulfide; Disodium 2,2'-Dithiobis(acetate); Dithiodiglycolic Acid Disodium Salt; Sodium 2,2'-Dithiodiacetate; Na2DTGA; DTGA-Na2
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Quality Control

Our Disodium 2,2'-Dithiodiacetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications and test results is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (5% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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