Description

Octahydrocyclobuta[1,2-B:3,4-B']Dithiophene 1,1,4,4-Tetraoxide is a high-purity, specialized organic compound featuring a unique fused bicyclic structure containing sulfone groups. This compound matters as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block for complex organic synthesis, enabling the development of novel molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for creating new active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring complex, rigid, and functionalized heterocyclic cores.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a building block for developing new pesticides and herbicides with unique modes of action.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of specialized ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the research of high-performance polymers and specialty materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a structurally constrained scaffold for constructing complex natural product analogs and other sophisticated organic molecules.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Utilized in analytical laboratories for method development and calibration in chromatographic analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octahydrocyclobuta[1,2-B:3,4-B']Dithiophene 1,1,4,4-Tetraoxide
CAS No.	74421-30-0
Molecular Formula	C8H12O4S2
Molecular Weight	236.31 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7-Octahydrocyclobuta[1,2-b:3,4-b']dithiophene 1,1,4,4-Tetraoxide; Bicyclo[2.2.0]hexane-2,5-dithiol, 1,1,4,4-tetraoxide; Octahydrocyclobuta[1,2-b:3,4-b']dithiophene-1,1,4,4-tetraoxide; 2,5-Dithiabicyclo[2.2.0]hexane 2,2,5,5-tetraoxide; Cyclobuta[1,2-b:3,4-b']dithiophene, octahydro-, 1,1,4,4-tetraoxide
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Quality Control

Our Octahydrocyclobuta[1,2-B:3,4-B']Dithiophene 1,1,4,4-Tetraoxide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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