Description

1-(3-Bromopropanesulfonyl)-3-Methylbenzene is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a bromopropanesulfonyl functional group attached to a methylbenzene core. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block and key intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in the development of novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. The compound's reactive sites enable precise molecular modifications critical for creating new active ingredients and complex chemical architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring sulfonamide or alkylating agent motifs.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromo and sulfonyl groups contribute to biological activity.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, coatings, and advanced functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a versatile reagent for introducing the 3-bromopropanesulfonyl moiety into complex molecules, facilitating further functionalization.
• Chemical Biology: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes, enzyme inhibitors, and other tools for biochemical research.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Functions as a precursor for creating novel ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and transition metal catalysis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-(3-Bromopropanesulfonyl)-3-Methylbenzene
CAS No.	1082893-96-6
Molecular Formula	C10H13BrO2S
Molecular Weight	277.18 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-1-(3-bromopropanesulfonyl)benzene; m-Tolyl 3-bromopropanesulfonate; 3-Bromopropane-1-sulfonic acid m-tolyl ester; 1-(3-Bromopropylsulfonyl)-3-methylbenzene; 3-Methylphenyl 3-bromopropane-1-sulfonate; (3-Bromopropylsulfonyl)benzene, 3-methyl-; 1082893-96-6
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(3-Bromopropanesulfonyl)-3-Methylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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