Description

Propanesulphone is a versatile sulfone-based chemical intermediate with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key building block for introducing the propanesulfonyl functional group, enabling the development of compounds with tailored properties. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for creating active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for sulfonamide-based drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of modern herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require sulfone moieties for efficacy.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to impart specific characteristics like solubility or thermal stability to polymers.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalytic systems.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use in advanced battery systems to enhance performance and stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating or sulfonylating agent in complex multi-step synthetic routes for fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Propanesulphone
CAS No.	13153-11-2
Molecular Formula	C₃H₆O₂S
Molecular Weight	106.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Propanesultone; 3-Hydroxy-1-propanesulfonic acid sultone; Propane-1,3-sultone; 3-Hydroxypropane-1-sulfonic acid lactone; 1,2-Oxathiolane 2,2-dioxide; 3-Hydroxy-1-propanesulfonic acid γ-sultone; Trimethylene sulfone
EINECS	236-122-1

Quality Control

Our Propanesulphone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to meet exacting customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its properties as a strong acid/organic solvent and being easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term stability and to minimize degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities	≤ 2.0%

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