Ethyl 5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate

About Ethyl 5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate

Ethyl 5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate is an impurity of Lipoic acid carrying the CAS registry number 46353-61-1. The compound has the formula C10H18O2S2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 234.4 g/mol. The IUPAC name is ethyl 5-(dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate. It is also known as α-Lipoic acid ethyl ester or 1,2-Dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid, ethyl ester.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

As a characterised impurity of Lipoic acid, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Ethyl 5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Lipoic acid

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Ethyl 5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate
Catalogue No.	VQ-035151
CAS Number	46353-61-1
IUPAC name	ethyl 5-(dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₈O₂S₂
Molecular weight	234.4 g/mol
Exact mass	234.0748
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	BFHAJYZUWLOZFB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCOC(=O)CCCCC1CCSS1
PubChem CID	11128257

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	76.9 Å²

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Ethyl 5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate?

The CAS Registry Number of Ethyl 5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate is 46353-61-1. It is also known as α-Lipoic acid ethyl ester, 1,2-Dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid, ethyl ester, Thioctic Acid ethyl ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl 5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate?

Ethyl 5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate has the molecular formula C10H18O2S2 and a molecular weight of 234.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is ethyl 5-(dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate.

What is Ethyl 5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate used for?

Ethyl 5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Lipoic acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Ethyl 5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate can I order?

We supply Ethyl 5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Ethyl 5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate?

Yes. Every lot of Ethyl 5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Ethyl 5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Ethyl 5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.