Description

3'-Methanesulfonyl-Biphenyl-4-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a biphenyl core substituted with both a carboxylic acid and a methanesulfonyl group. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing complex molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides requiring specific biphenyl architectures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for designing specialized ligands used in catalytic processes and material science.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a building block for charge-transport materials or semiconductors in OLED and photovoltaic research.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs for the production of client-specific compounds and proprietary molecules.
• Academic and Institutional Research: Utilized in university and government labs for fundamental studies in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3'-Methanesulfonyl-Biphenyl-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	16734-97-7
Molecular Formula	C14H12O4S
Molecular Weight	276.31 g/mol
Synonyms	[4'-(Methylsulfonyl)[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl]carboxylic acid; 4'-(Methanesulfonyl)biphenyl-4-carboxylic acid; 4-Carboxy-4'-methylsulfonylbiphenyl; 3'-(Methylsulfonyl)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid; Biphenyl-4-carboxylic acid, 3'-methanesulfonyl-; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid, 3'-(methylsulfonyl)-
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3'-Methanesulfonyl-Biphenyl-4-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the precise requirements for research and scale-up applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤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.