Description

Ethyl 3-(Methylsulfonyl)Propanoate is a high-purity organic ester and sulfone derivative, serving as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an ester and a methylsulfonyl group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with specific functional properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce sulfone functionalities or create novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring sulfone moieties for biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the sulfonyl group enhances efficacy.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a Michael acceptor or an electrophile in carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions and other complex organic transformations.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, ligands, and functional materials with tailored electronic or physical properties.
• Chemical Intermediate: A precursor for further chemical modifications to produce other sulfone-containing esters, acids, or amides.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3-(Methylsulfonyl)Propanoate
CAS No.	118675-14-2
Molecular Formula	C6H12O4S
Molecular Weight	180.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-(Methylsulfonyl)propionate; 3-(Methylsulfonyl)propionic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 3-Methanesulfonylpropionate; Ethyl β-(Methylsulfonyl)propionate; NSC 405124; Propanoic acid, 3-(methylsulfonyl)-, ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3-(Methylsulfonyl)Propanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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