Compound Q&A
How is 1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propanyl sulfanylacetate (CAS: 30618-84-9) typically synthesized?
Answer
1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propanyl sulfanylacetate is typically synthesized via the reaction of sodium sulfide with 2-bromoacetic acid and 1,3-propanediol in the presence of a suitable base. The reaction is conducted in an aprotic solvent such as dimethylformamide (DMF) or N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP). The yield is usually around 75-85%, and the product is purified by recrystallization from water.
About
CAS No
30618-84-9
English Name
1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propanyl sulfanylacetate
Molecular Formula
C5H10O4S
Molecular Weight
166.2 g/mol
SMILES
C(C(COC(=O)CS)O)O
InChIKey
OZPCOYXNWPZBFW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-07 19:42
