Description

5-Phenyl-3H-1,2-dithiol-3-one is a specialized organosulfur heterocyclic compound featuring a unique dithiolone core structure. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate and building block 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 molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting sulfur-dependent biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the dithiolone moiety can impart specific biological activity.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating chelating ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the research of organic electronic materials and conductive polymers due to its electron-rich sulfur heterocycle.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Useful for developing biochemical tools and probes to study sulfur metabolism and related enzymatic processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile building block for methodological studies in heterocyclic and organosulfur chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Phenyl-3H-1,2-dithiol-3-one
CAS No.	827-42-9
Molecular Formula	C9H6OS2
Molecular Weight	194.27 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Phenyl-1,2-dithiol-3-one; 3H-1,2-Dithiol-3-one, 5-phenyl-; 5-Phenyl-1,2-dithiole-3-thione (common misnomer); Phenyl-1,2-dithiol-3-one; 827-42-9; NSC 163082; 5-Phenyl-[1,2]dithiol-3-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Phenyl-3H-1,2-dithiol-3-one is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR) for structural confirmation, to ensure consistency and reliability for research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting batch-specific results are available upon request.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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