Description

Cyanomethyl Benzenesulfonate is a versatile organic sulfonate ester, serving as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both a benzenesulfonyl group and a cyanomethyl moiety, enabling its use in the construction of complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it facilitates the introduction of sulfonate esters and nitrile functionalities into target structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in constructing sulfonamide derivatives or as a protecting/activating group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require sulfonate ester linkages.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic substitution reactions and as a precursor for generating other functional groups like carboxylic acids or amines via nitrile hydrolysis or reduction.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized in the synthesis of sulfonated dyes and colorants.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Used to synthesize specialized ligands for metal catalysis or as a component in catalyst systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyanomethyl Benzenesulfonate
CAS No.	10531-13-2
Molecular Formula	C8H7NO3S
Molecular Weight	197.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzenesulfonic Acid Cyanomethyl Ester; (Cyanomethoxy)sulfonylbenzene; Phenyl Cyanomethyl Sulfonate; Cyanomethyl Phenylsulfonate; Cyanomethanesulfonic Acid Phenyl Ester; Benzene-1-sulfonyl Cyanomethyl Ester; α-Cyanomethyl Benzenesulfonate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cyanomethyl Benzenesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our B2B clients in research and production. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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