Description

2-(N,n-Dimethyliminium)-4-Ethyl-5-Mercapto-1,3-Dithiol, Inner Salt is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a unique zwitterionic structure. This compound matters as a versatile chemical intermediate and ligand, offering significant value in advanced material synthesis and catalysis. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Catalyst Ligand: Acts as a ligand in transition metal catalysis for facilitating challenging cross-coupling and polymerization reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides due to its bioactive sulfur-containing core.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and other advanced electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile reagent for introducing the dithiole or mercapto functional groups into target molecules.
• Analytical Chemistry: Potential use as a derivatization agent or a standard in chromatographic analysis for sulfur-containing compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(N,n-Dimethyliminium)-4-Ethyl-5-Mercapto-1,3-Dithiol, Inner Salt
CAS No.	677031-20-8
Molecular Formula	C7H11NS3
Molecular Weight	205.36 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Ethyl-5-mercapto-1,3-dithiol-2-ylidenedimethylammonium; 2-(Dimethyliminium)-4-ethyl-5-mercapto-1,3-dithiole, inner salt; 4-Ethyl-5-mercapto-1,3-dithiole-2-(N,N-dimethyl)iminium betaine; DMDT; DMIDT; Contact for additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-(N,n-Dimethyliminium)-4-Ethyl-5-Mercapto-1,3-Dithiol, Inner Salt adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity for research and industrial use. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation and light, prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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