Description

4-Thiadodecanoic Acid Methyl Ester is a specialized organosulfur compound that serves as a valuable intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a sulfur atom within a fatty acid ester chain, makes it a critical building block for creating novel materials and functional additives. This product is essential for R&D chemists and production specialists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop new compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring sulfur-containing pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the development of new pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Component: Employed in the formulation of extreme-pressure additives and anti-wear agents for high-performance lubricants.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for introducing sulfur functionalities into specialty polymers, impacting properties like adhesion and thermal stability.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Utilized as an intermediate for synthesizing specific sulfur-containing aroma compounds.
• Chemical Research (R&D): A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new reaction pathways in organic chemistry.
• Surface Active Agent Precursor: Used in the production of specialized surfactants and emulsifiers.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Incorporated into coatings and formulations designed to protect metals from corrosive environments.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Thiadodecanoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	70655-40-2
Molecular Formula	C13H26O2S
Molecular Weight	246.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-Thiadodecanoate; Methyl 4-Thialaurate; 4-Thialauric Acid Methyl Ester; 4-Thiadodecanoic Acid, Methyl Ester; Dodecanoic acid, 4-thia-, methyl ester; Lauric acid, 4-thia-, methyl ester; Methyl 4-thiadodecylate
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-Thiadodecanoic Acid Methyl Ester adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical processes. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC or HPLC and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available for review upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.460 - 1.470
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	0.950 - 0.980

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