Description

2-Decanol 2-Methanesulfonate is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a mesylate (methanesulfonate) ester group. This functional group makes it a valuable electrophilic reagent and protecting group precursor in sophisticated organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries. The compound's structure enables its use in alkylation reactions and as a key building block for creating more complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring specific alkyl chain introductions.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent or an activated alcohol derivative for nucleophilic substitution reactions in research and development laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, including flavors, fragrances, and advanced materials, where precise molecular modification is required.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: The mesylate group can be utilized as a protective moiety for alcohols in complex, multi-functional molecule synthesis.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed as a precursor in the synthesis of novel ligands or organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or modifier in the development of specialized polymers with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Decanol 2-Methanesulfonate
CAS No.	156575-41-6
Molecular Formula	C11H24O3S
Molecular Weight	236.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Decyl methanesulfonate (2-); 2-Decyl methanesulfonate; 2-Decanyl methanesulfonate; Methanesulfonic acid 2-decyl ester; sec-Decyl methanesulfonate; 2-Hydroxydecane methanesulfonate; Mesylate ester of 2-decanol; 1-Methylnonyl methanesulfonate
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Decanol 2-Methanesulfonate is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthetic workflows. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to support cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) requirements for pharmaceutical applications, ensuring traceability and documentation excellence.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to the reactive nature of sulfonate esters, it should be stored separately from strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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