Description

Cyclohexylmethyl Methanesulfonate CAS NO 14100-97-1 is a versatile organic sulfonate ester, serving as a key alkylating agent and synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its value lies in its ability to efficiently transfer the cyclohexylmethyl group, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for active ingredient synthesis and process development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Critical for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of novel therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a reliable alkylating agent in nucleophilic substitution reactions for introducing the cyclohexylmethyl moiety.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Process Development: Serves as a standard reagent in route scouting and optimization for scale-up in fine chemical production.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Utilized as a substrate or precursor in metal-catalyzed coupling methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclohexylmethyl Methanesulfonate
CAS No.	14100-97-1
Molecular Formula	C8H16O3S
Molecular Weight	192.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclohexylmethyl methanesulfonate; Methanesulfonic acid cyclohexylmethyl ester; Cyclohexanemethanol, methanesulfonate; (Cyclohexylmethyl) methanesulfonate; Cyclohexylmethyl mesylate; Mesyloxy methyl cyclohexane; Cyclohexylmethyl ester of methanesulfonic acid
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Quality Control

Our Cyclohexylmethyl Methanesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by HPLC, identification by FT-IR and NMR, and impurity profiling to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and specific impurities are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities	≤ 2.0%

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