Description

Ethyl 2-Cyano-3-(2,6-Dimethylanilino)-3-Mercaptoacrylate is a specialized, high-value chemical intermediate featuring a unique mercaptoacrylate and cyano-substituted aniline structure. This compound is critical for synthesizing advanced molecules where the introduction of a thiol group and an electron-withdrawing cyanoacrylate moiety is required. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex heterocycles and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors and other biologically active molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive sites for creating potent active ingredients.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile Michael acceptor and thiol donor in complex organic transformations and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for functional polymers and advanced materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the development of probes and linkers for studying enzyme activity and protein interactions due to its reactive mercapto group.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Cyano-3-(2,6-Dimethylanilino)-3-Mercaptoacrylate
CAS No.	648409-08-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₆N₂O₂S
Molecular Weight	276.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-cyano-3-[(2,6-dimethylphenyl)amino]-3-sulfanylacrylate; 3-Mercapto-2-cyano-3-(2,6-dimethylanilino)acrylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl α-Cyano-β-mercapto-β-(2,6-dimethylanilino)acrylate; 2,6-Dimethylanilino Ethyl Cyano Mercaptoacrylate; Acrylic acid, 2-cyano-3-[(2,6-dimethylphenyl)amino]-3-mercapto-, ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Ethyl 2-Cyano-3-(2,6-Dimethylanilino)-3-Mercaptoacrylate adheres to stringent in-process controls and final release testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through modern analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.