Description

Ethanol, 2-[(3-Mercaptopropyl)Methylamino]- (9Ci) is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring both a thiol (mercapto) and an aminoethanol functional group. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and advanced material science applications. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries. Its reactivity allows for its use as a key building block in the creation of ligands, drug candidates, and functionalized surfaces.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring thiol or amino-alcohol motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where its functional groups can impart specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal ion complexation.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce thiol and amine functionalities into polymer backbones for creating cross-linkable or adhesive materials.
• Surface Functionalization: Used to modify material surfaces (e.g., gold, silica) through thiol-gold chemistry or silane coupling, enabling the attachment of biomolecules or other functional layers.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Acts as a heterobifunctional linker for coupling proteins, peptides, or other biomolecules in diagnostic and therapeutic research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethanol, 2-[(3-Mercaptopropyl)Methylamino]- (9Ci)
CAS No.	741996-33-8
Molecular Formula	C6H15NOS
Molecular Weight	149.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(3-Mercaptopropyl)methylamino]ethanol; N-Methyl-N-(3-mercaptopropyl)ethanolamine; 3-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)methylamino]-1-propanethiol; 1-Propanethiol, 3-[(2-hydroxyethyl)methylamino]-; Amino-thiol functional compound
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Quality Control

Our production of Ethanol, 2-[(3-Mercaptopropyl)Methylamino]- adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC to confirm identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. We support cGMP-compliant manufacturing for pharmaceutical applications upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maximize stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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