Description

1,2-Dithiete, 3,4-Dimethyl- is a specialized organosulfur compound characterized by its unique four-membered dithiete ring structure. This heterocyclic compound serves as a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex sulfur-containing molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring specific sulfur heterocycles for bioactivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the development of new pesticides and herbicides with unique modes of action.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized sulfur-donor ligands for coordination chemistry and catalytic applications.
• Materials Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for novel polymers and organic electronic materials with specific optoelectronic properties.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Provides a versatile scaffold for the construction of complex, sulfur-functionalized organic molecules in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Dithiete, 3,4-Dimethyl-
CAS No.	74378-81-7
Molecular Formula	C4H6S2
Molecular Weight	118.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Dimethyl-1,2-dithiete; 3,4-Dimethyl-1,2-dithiet; 1,2-Dithiete, 3,4-dimethyl-; 3,4-Dimethyldithiete; 3,4-Dimethyl-1,2-dithiacyclobut-3-ene
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Quality Control

Our 1,2-Dithiete, 3,4-Dimethyl- is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, GC-MS, and HPLC. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is moisture-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Typical 97-99%)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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