Description

2-Bromo-4-Methylphenyl Phenylsulfonate is a specialized organosulfur compound that serves as a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value proposition lies in its unique sulfonate ester structure, which provides a reactive handle for constructing complex molecules with high selectivity. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require high-purity building blocks for drug discovery and functional material development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing sulfonamide or diaryl ether motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Polymer Modification Agent: Employed to introduce functional sulfonate groups into polymer chains to alter solubility or add reactive sites.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophilic partner in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to form biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on new synthetic methodologies and complex molecule construction.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-Methylphenyl Phenylsulfonate
CAS No.	2093-26-7
Molecular Formula	C13H11BrO3S
Molecular Weight	327.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Phenyl 2-Bromo-4-methylphenyl sulfonate; 2-Bromo-4-methylphenyl benzenesulfonate; 4-Methyl-2-bromophenyl phenylsulfonate; Benzenesulfonic acid 2-bromo-4-methylphenyl ester; (2-Bromo-4-methylphenyl) phenylsulfonate; 2-Bromo-p-cresyl phenylsulfonate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4-Methylphenyl Phenylsulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

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