Description

2-(4-Methoxybenzenesulfonyl)Acetonitrile is a versatile sulfonyl acetonitrile derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its reactive nitrile and sulfonyl groups, which enable the construction of complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical scaffolds. This high-purity building block is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those containing sulfonamide or heterocyclic moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various carbon-carbon bond formation reactions and as a precursor for other functionalized sulfonyl compounds.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological processes and enzyme inhibition.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Methoxybenzenesulfonyl)Acetonitrile
CAS No.	132276-87-0
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO3S
Molecular Weight	211.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxybenzenesulfonylacetonitrile; (4-Methoxyphenylsulfonyl)acetonitrile; p-Methoxybenzenesulfonylacetonitrile; 2-(p-Methoxyphenylsulfonyl)acetonitrile; Acetonitrile, 2-[(4-methoxyphenyl)sulfonyl]-; 2-[(4-Methoxyphenyl)sulfonyl]acetonitrile; 2-(4-Methoxy-phenylsulfonyl)-acetonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Methoxybenzenesulfonyl)Acetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.