Chemical Name: | Carbonochloridothioic acid, S-butyl ester |
CAS Number: | 13889-94-6 |
Product Number: | AG0019RG(AGN-PC-00LX7F) |
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Molecular Formula: | C5H9ClOS |
Molecular Weight: | 152.6424 |
S-Butyl chlorothioformate is a versatile reagent commonly employed in chemical synthesis for the efficient and selective protection of various functional groups. Its application in organic chemistry is essential for ensuring the successful synthesis of complex molecules by controlling the reaction conditions and protecting specific reactive sites within a molecule. This compound offers chemists a valuable tool to safeguard sensitive functional groups during multi-step synthesis processes, thereby enabling the precise manipulation of chemical intermediates and facilitating the formation of desired products. S-Butyl chlorothioformate's ability to selectively interact with specific functional groups contributes significantly to the efficiency and success of synthetic pathways, allowing for the development of new compounds with tailored properties and applications.