Description

4,5-Dimethyl-2-(2-(Methylthio)Ethyl)-1,3-Dithiolane is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a 1,3-dithiolane ring system. This structure is of significant interest for its role as a key intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting sulfur-containing bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the dithiolane moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a building block for creating chelating ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, polymers, and advanced monomers with unique properties.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Can be utilized as an intermediate for synthesizing complex sulfur-containing aroma compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a versatile scaffold for constructing more complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial research.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,5-Dimethyl-2-(2-(Methylthio)Ethyl)-1,3-Dithiolane
CAS No.	93788-31-9
Molecular Formula	C8H16S3
Molecular Weight	208.40 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(Methylthio)methyl]-4,5-dimethyl-1,3-dithiolane; 4,5-Dimethyl-2-[(methylthio)methyl]-1,3-dithiolane; 2-(2-Methylthioethyl)-4,5-dimethyl-1,3-dithiolane; 1,3-Dithiolane, 4,5-dimethyl-2-[2-(methylthio)ethyl]-; (4,5-Dimethyl-1,3-dithiolan-2-yl)methyl methyl sulfide
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Quality Control

Our production of 4,5-Dimethyl-2-(2-(Methylthio)Ethyl)-1,3-Dithiolane adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is thoroughly analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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