Description

S-Methyl o-(2-Methylpropyl) Dithiocarbonate is a specialized organosulfur compound with the CAS registry number 69943-68-6. This chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and reagent in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its unique dithiocarbonate functional group. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists, as well as process engineers, in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its sulfur moiety for biological activity.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Employed as a reagent in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in reactions requiring the introduction of sulfur-containing functional groups.
• Chemical Research: Used in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for method development and as a model compound in studies of dithiocarbonate chemistry.
• Polymer Additives: Acts as a precursor or modifying agent in the production of specialty polymers and rubber chemicals.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing metal-chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	S-Methyl o-(2-Methylpropyl) Dithiocarbonate
CAS No.	69943-68-6
Molecular Formula	C6H12OS2
Molecular Weight	164.29 g/mol
Synonyms	S-Methyl O-isobutyl dithiocarbonate; Isobutyl methylxanthate; Methyl isobutylxanthate; S-Methyl O-(2-methylpropyl) carbonodithioate; MIBC; 2-Methylpropyl methylxanthogenate; Potassium isobutyl xanthate (related salt form); Xanthic acid, O-isobutyl ester, S-methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our production of S-Methyl o-(2-Methylpropyl) Dithiocarbonate adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific 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). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage and when dispensing to maintain purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Impurities	≤ 2.0% (total)

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