Description

(2-Isothiocyanato-Ethyl)-Dimethyl-Amine is a versatile organosulfur compound featuring a reactive isothiocyanate group linked to a tertiary amine moiety. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable chemical building block for synthesizing more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the life sciences and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially those targeting neurological or oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Bioconjugation Reagent: Serves as a linker molecule for attaching fluorescent probes, drugs, or other functional groups to proteins, antibodies, or nanoparticles in biochemical research.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce reactive sites or tertiary amine functionality into polymer backbones for creating specialty resins or coatings.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized in activity-based protein profiling (ABPP) and other proteomic studies to investigate enzyme function.
• Cross-linking Agent: Acts as a bifunctional cross-linker for materials science applications and biomaterial fabrication.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Isothiocyanato-Ethyl)-Dimethyl-Amine
CAS No.	7097-89-4
Molecular Formula	C5H10N2S
Molecular Weight	130.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Dimethylaminoethyl isothiocyanate; N,N-Dimethyl-2-isothiocyanatoethylamine; 2-Isothiocyanato-N,N-dimethylethanamine; N,N-Dimethylaminoethyl isothiocyanate; DMETA; Aminoethyl dimethylamine isothiocyanate; (β-Isothiocyanatoethyl)dimethylamine
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Quality Control

Our (2-Isothiocyanato-Ethyl)-Dimethyl-Amine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming batch-specific specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound may be moisture-sensitive; keep container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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