Description

4-Cyano-4-(Dodecylsulfanylthiocarbonyl)Sulfanylpentanoic Acid is a high-purity RAFT (Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer) agent, essential for controlled radical polymerization processes. This compound enables precise molecular weight control and low polydispersity in the synthesis of advanced polymers. It is a critical material for R&D chemists and production engineers in the polymer, specialty coatings, and advanced materials industries.

Application

• RAFT Polymerization Agent: A key chain transfer agent for the controlled synthesis of acrylic, methacrylic, and styrenic polymers.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Used in the production of block copolymers, star polymers, and polymers with complex architectures for research and industrial applications.
• Specialty Coatings & Adhesives: Enables the development of high-performance coatings, pressure-sensitive adhesives, and inks with tailored properties.
• Biomedical Polymers: Facilitates the creation of well-defined polymers for drug delivery systems, hydrogels, and biocompatible materials.
• Dispersants & Surfactants: Used in the synthesis of polymeric dispersants and surfactants for pigment, filler, and nanoparticle stabilization.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for polymer chemistry research, method development, and scale-up studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyano-4-(Dodecylsulfanylthiocarbonyl)Sulfanylpentanoic Acid
CAS No.	870196-80-8
Molecular Formula	C19H33NO2S3
Molecular Weight	419.66 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(((Dodecylsulfanyl)carbonothioyl)sulfanyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid; 4-Cyano-4-[(dodecylsulfanylthiocarbonyl)sulfanyl]pentanoic Acid; CDTPA; Dodecyl R-group RAFT Agent; 2-Cyano-2-propyl dodecyl trithiocarbonate; CPADB; RAFT Agent (C12 chain)
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Quality Control

Our 4-Cyano-4-(Dodecylsulfanylthiocarbonyl)Sulfanylpentanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure a minimum purity of 97%. Each batch is validated through comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation and degradation. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange viscous liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	Min. 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	Max. 0.5%

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