Description

Oxiran-2-Ylmethyl 4-Nitrobenzenesulfonate is a specialized chemical intermediate featuring both an epoxide (oxirane) ring and a sulfonate ester group. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and advanced material research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and life sciences industries for creating novel compounds with targeted biological or physical properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring sulfonamide or epoxy-linked pharmacophores.
• Cross-linking Agent: Used in polymer chemistry to modify resins, coatings, and adhesives, leveraging the reactivity of the epoxide ring.
• Bioconjugation Reagent: Facilitates the attachment of labels, drugs, or other molecules to proteins, antibodies, or surfaces in biochemical research.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in multi-step synthetic routes to introduce both sulfonate ester and epoxide functionalities in a controlled manner.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxiran-2-Ylmethyl 4-Nitrobenzenesulfonate
CAS No.	158505-66-9
Molecular Formula	C10H9NO6S
Molecular Weight	271.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Glycidyl 4-Nitrobenzenesulfonate; 2,3-Epoxypropyl 4-Nitrobenzenesulfonate; 4-Nitrobenzenesulfonic Acid Oxiran-2-Ylmethyl Ester; p-Nitrobenzenesulfonyl Glycidyl Ester; (Oxiran-2-yl)methyl 4-nitrobenzene-1-sulfonate; NOBS-Gly; GNS
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Oxiran-2-Ylmethyl 4-Nitrobenzenesulfonate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the high-purity standards required for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles by techniques such as HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.