Chemical Name: | 1,4-Oxathiane-2,6-dione |
CAS Number: | 3261-87-8 |
Product Number: | AG003USA(AGN-PC-0JMPQW) |
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Molecular Formula: | C4H4O3S |
Molecular Weight: | 132.1378 |
Thiodiglycolic anhydride plays a crucial role in chemical synthesis as a versatile reagent. Its unique structure and properties make it a valuable tool in producing various compounds used in organic chemistry. As a reactive compound, thiodiglycolic anhydride is especially useful in acylation reactions, where it can be utilized to introduce the thiodiglycolic acid functional group into target molecules. This facilitates the synthesis of specialized materials and compounds for research and industrial applications. Thiodiglycolic anhydride's ability to selectively modify specific functional groups in molecules makes it a valuable asset in the toolbox of synthetic chemists seeking to design and create new chemical entities with tailored properties.