Description

2-(Methylsulfonyl)Ethanol CAS NO 15205-66-0 is a versatile organosulfur compound featuring both a sulfone group and a hydroxyl group, making it a valuable bifunctional building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure enables it to act as a key intermediate for modifying molecular properties such as solubility, polarity, and reactivity. This chemical is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors seeking to create novel compounds with tailored functionalities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for sulfone-containing drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the sulfone moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing specialty polymers, coatings, and adhesives with enhanced thermal or chemical resistance.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile reagent for organic synthesis, including nucleophilic substitution reactions and as a precursor for other functionalized sulfones.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Utilized in the synthesis of components for display technologies and other electronic applications due to its polar characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Methylsulfonyl)Ethanol
CAS No.	15205-66-0
Molecular Formula	C₃H₈O₃S
Molecular Weight	124.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Methylsulfonyl)ethan-1-ol; 2-Hydroxyethyl methyl sulfone; Methyl 2-hydroxyethyl sulfone; β-Hydroxyethyl methyl sulfone; 1-Hydroxy-2-(methylsulfonyl)ethane; Ethanol, 2-(methylsulfonyl)-; HMS 1561K08; NSC 403697
EINECS	239-268-7

Quality Control

Our 2-(Methylsulfonyl)Ethanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, water content, and related substances is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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