Description

Imidazole-4-Methyl Methanethiosulfonate Hydrochloride is a specialized, high-purity chemical building block designed for advanced research and synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and biochemical probes. It is primarily sought by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and life science industries for applications requiring precise molecular modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for targeted therapies.
• Bioconjugation Reagent: Used in the modification of proteins, peptides, and other biomolecules for drug delivery systems and diagnostic assays.
• Chemical Biology Research: Serves as a probe or precursor in studying enzyme mechanisms and protein function.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the development of new crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Material Science: Potential precursor for functionalized polymers and advanced materials with specific surface properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Imidazole-4-Methyl Methanethiosulfonate Hydrochloride
CAS No.	1184970-27-1
Molecular Formula	C5H9N2O2S2•HCl
Molecular Weight	236.73 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Methylsulfonylthiomethyl)imidazole hydrochloride; 1H-Imidazole-4-methanethiol, S-(methylsulfonyl)-, hydrochloride; Methyl methanethiosulfonate derivative of 4-mercaptoimidazole hydrochloride; MTS-imidazole hydrochloride; 4-Methylsulfonylthiomethylimidazole HCl
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Quality Control

Our Imidazole-4-Methyl Methanethiosulfonate Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled 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
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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