Description

Sodium Dithioformate CAS NO 69316-68-3 is a specialized organosulfur compound used as a key intermediate and reagent in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a versatile sulfur-transfer agent and a precursor for dithioester and thioamide functionalities. This chemical is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical synthesis, and the production of advanced materials where precise sulfur incorporation is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) containing thioamide or dithioester groups.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a sulfur source and building block for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and ligands.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the preparation of functional polymers and as a chain-transfer agent in certain polymerization processes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate in the production of certain herbicides and fungicides.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination complexes.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Sodium Dithioformate
CAS No.	69316-68-3
Molecular Formula	CHNaOS2
Molecular Weight	114.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Dithioformate; Sodium Dithioformic Acid; Sodium Dithioformate Salt; Dithioformic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Dithiocarboxylate; Formic Acid, Dithio-, Sodium Salt; Sodium Dithioformate (NaDTF); Sodium Dithioformate (SDTF)
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Quality Control

Our Sodium Dithioformate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, purity verification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; it is recommended to handle and store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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