Description

1-Octanethiosulfonic Acid S-Octyl Ester is a specialized organosulfur compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and reagent, valued for its unique thiosulfonate ester functionality. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists, as well as process engineers, in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries for applications requiring controlled sulfur transfer or as a building block for complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring sulfur-containing moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or chain transfer agent in the production and modification of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in research laboratories for the introduction of the octylthio group or as a sulfenylating agent in various organic transformations.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Precursor: Used in the development of extreme pressure additives and anti-wear agents for advanced lubricant formulations.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for surface functionalization and the creation of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on metal surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Octanethiosulfonic Acid S-Octyl Ester
CAS No.	7651-62-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₄O₂S₂
Molecular Weight	322.56 g/mol
Synonyms	S-Octyl Octanethiosulfonate; Octyl Octanethiosulfonate; 1-Octanethiosulfonic Acid Octyl Ester; S-Octyl Thiooctanesulfonate; Octylthiooctanesulfonate; Octanesulfonothioic Acid S-Octyl Ester; Thiooctanesulfonic Acid S-Octyl Ester
EINECS	231-618-8

Quality Control

Our production of 1-Octanethiosulfonic Acid S-Octyl Ester adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, store separately from incompatible materials such as strong bases, oxidizing agents, and reactive metals.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.