Description

Sulfoxide CAS NO 120-62-7 is a versatile organosulfur compound, also known as methyl phenyl sulfoxide, valued for its role as a key intermediate and chiral auxiliary in advanced chemical synthesis. Its significance lies in its ability to facilitate complex organic transformations, including asymmetric oxidations and as a building block for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This high-purity chemical is essential for research institutions, fine chemical manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of new active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• As a crucial chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical active ingredients.
• Utilized as a ligand or catalyst component in asymmetric oxidation and other organometallic reactions.
• Serves as a key building block in the research and production of agrochemicals and specialty fine chemicals.
• Employed in academic and industrial R&D for method development in organic synthesis.
• Acts as a precursor for other functionalized sulfoxide derivatives.
• Potential use in material science applications, such as in the development of novel polymers or liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sulfoxide (Methyl Phenyl Sulfoxide)
CAS No.	120-62-7
Molecular Formula	C7H8OS
Molecular Weight	140.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl Phenyl Sulfoxide; (Methylsulfinyl)benzene; Phenyl Methyl Sulfoxide; Methylsulfinylbenzene; Benzene, (methylsulfinyl)-; MPS; Methyl phenyl sulphoxide
EINECS	204-412-8

Quality Control

Our Sulfoxide (CAS 120-62-7) is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	30 - 34 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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