Description

Sodiumiodomethanesulphonate is a versatile organosulfur compound, also known as Sodium Iodomethanesulfonate. This white to off-white powder is a valuable reagent in organic synthesis, prized for its role as a source of the iodomethylsulfonyl functional group. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for complex molecule construction. Its reactivity makes it a key building block for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of sulfonamide-based drugs.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used as a versatile reagent for introducing the iodomethylsulfonyl moiety into target molecules, facilitating carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond formation.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of complex specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional materials requiring specific sulfonyl group transformations.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Useful in modifying biomolecules for research and diagnostic applications due to its selective reactivity.
• Catalyst and Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating novel catalysts and ligands used in asymmetric synthesis and other advanced chemical processes.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized to synthesize functional monomers or as a modifying agent for polymers to impart new chemical properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Sodiumiodomethanesulphonate
CAS No.	143-47-5
Molecular Formula	C H2 I Na O3 S
Molecular Weight	263.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Iodomethanesulfonate; Iodomethylsulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium (Iodomethyl)sulfonate; Methanesulfonic Acid, Iodo-, Sodium Salt; SIMS; ICH2SO3Na
EINECS	205-599-8

Quality Control

Our Sodiumiodomethanesulphonate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and industrial synthesis. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, and tests for key impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, detailing all specifications and test results. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of the pharmaceutical and fine chemical sectors.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry conditions to prevent decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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