Description

Sodium Ethanethiolate CAS NO 811-51-8 is the sodium salt of ethanethiol, a key organosulfur reagent. This compound is valued for its role as a potent nucleophile and sulfur-transfer agent in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of sulfur-containing active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: A critical building block for introducing thioether and sulfide functional groups into drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where sulfur moieties are essential for biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile nucleophile in alkylation reactions and for the preparation of other organosulfur compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a modifier or chain-transfer agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry in R&D laboratories.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Used in the synthesis of certain sulfur-containing aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Ethanethiolate
CAS No.	811-51-8
Molecular Formula	C2H5NaS
Molecular Weight	84.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Ethyl Mercaptide; Sodium Ethylthiolate; Ethanethiol, Sodium Salt; Ethyl Mercaptan Sodium Salt; Sodium Mercaptoethane; Sodium Thiethoxide; Ethyl Sodium Sulfide
EINECS	212-369-5

Quality Control

Our Sodium Ethanethiolate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our industrial and research clients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in polar aprotic solvents

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