Description

3-Thietanone, 2-Chloro-2-(1-Methylethyl)- is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a thietanone ring system substituted with a chloro and an isopropyl group. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable and versatile chemical intermediate for advanced synthesis in fine chemical and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists working in agrochemical discovery, pharmaceutical development, and materials science for constructing complex sulfur-containing target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring functionalized thietane or thiocarbonyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the thietanone core can contribute to unique biological activity.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the research of advanced polymers and functional materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies, including cycloaddition reactions and as a scaffold for heterocyclic chemistry.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the design and synthesis of novel sulfur-containing ligands for transition metal catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Thietanone, 2-Chloro-2-(1-Methylethyl)-
CAS No.	74600-07-0
Molecular Formula	C6H9ClOS
Molecular Weight	164.65 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-2-isopropylthietan-3-one; 2-Chloro-2-(1-methylethyl)-3-thietanone; 2-Isopropyl-2-chlorothietan-3-one; 3-Thietanone, 2-chloro-2-(1-methylethyl)-; 2-Chloro-2-propan-2-yl-1,2-thietan-3-one
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Thietanone, 2-Chloro-2-(1-Methylethyl)- adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic workflows. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, GC-MS, and HPLC. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation 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 strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.