Description

1,3-Benzodioxole, 5-(Methylthio)-6-Nitro- is a specialized nitro-substituted benzodioxole derivative that serves as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring a methylthio and a nitro group on the benzodioxole core, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting the central nervous system or possessing specific receptor-binding profiles.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where the benzodioxole moiety can contribute to biological activity and environmental stability.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds, ligands for catalysis, and advanced materials.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for method development and quality control in laboratories analyzing related compounds.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of specialty polymers or organic electronic materials due to its electron-accepting nitro group.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Benzodioxole, 5-(Methylthio)-6-Nitro-
CAS No.	68560-11-2
Molecular Formula	C8H7NO4S
Molecular Weight	213.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Methylthio)-6-nitro-1,3-benzodioxole; 6-Nitro-5-(methylthio)-1,3-benzodioxole; 5-Methylthio-6-nitrobenzo[d][1,3]dioxole; 1,3-Benzodioxole, 5-(methylthio)-6-nitro-; 68560-11-2; 5-(Methylsulfanyl)-6-nitro-1,3-benzodioxole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1,3-Benzodioxole, 5-(Methylthio)-6-Nitro- adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and transfer should be minimized under direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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