Description

1-Methanesulfonyl-4-Methoxy-2-Nitrobenzene is a specialized aromatic sulfone derivative, serving as a high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both methanesulfonyl and nitro substituents, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a functionalized benzenesulfonyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the nitro and sulfonyl groups contribute to biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or building block in the development of advanced polymers and functional materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic aromatic substitutions, and as a protecting group or directing group in complex multi-step syntheses.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Potential starting material for the synthesis of specialized azo dyes and organic pigments due to its nitro-aromatic core.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methanesulfonyl-4-Methoxy-2-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	1187658-92-9
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO5S
Molecular Weight	231.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-2-nitro-1-(methylsulfonyl)benzene; 2-Nitro-4-methoxy-1-(methylsulfonyl)benzene; 1-(Methylsulfonyl)-4-methoxy-2-nitrobenzene; 4-Methoxy-2-nitrobenzenesulfonylmethane; Methanesulfonyl-4-methoxy-2-nitrobenzene; (4-Methoxy-2-nitrophenyl)(methyl)sulfone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Methanesulfonyl-4-Methoxy-2-Nitrobenzene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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