Description

Sodium (2-Cyanophenyl)Methanesulfonate is a high-purity organic sulfonate salt, serving as a key intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive sulfonate group adjacent to a cyano-substituted aromatic ring, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates with sulfonamide or sulfonate functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the cyano and sulfonate groups contribute to biological activity and molecule stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor or component in creating specialized ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysis in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce ionic or polar sulfonate groups into polymer backbones or side chains, modifying properties like hydrophilicity or conductivity.
• Organic Electronics Research: Investigated as a potential component or dopant in the development of organic semiconductors and conductive materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium (2-Cyanophenyl)Methanesulfonate
CAS No.	197311-76-5
Molecular Formula	C8H6NNaO3S
Molecular Weight	219.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium (o-Cyanophenyl)Methanesulfonate; 2-Cyanobenzenemethanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; (2-Cyanophenyl)methanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Benzenemethanesulfonic Acid, 2-Cyano-, Sodium Salt; Sodium 2-Cyanobenzylsulfonate; o-Cyanobenzylsulfonic Acid Sodium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Sodium (2-Cyanophenyl)Methanesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and production use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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