Description

3-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzophenone is a high-purity, specialized organic intermediate featuring a benzophenone core functionalized with a methylsulfonyl group. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel compounds with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its sulfone moiety for bioactivity.
• Photoinitiator & UV Absorber Development: Serves as a core structure for developing advanced photoinitiators for polymer curing and UV-stabilizing additives for coatings and plastics.
• Ligand & Catalyst Research: Employed in organometallic chemistry and catalysis research to create novel ligands for transition metal complexes.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of high-performance polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various name reactions and coupling reactions to introduce the methylsulfonylbenzoyl moiety into more complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzophenone
CAS No.	21205-05-0
Molecular Formula	C14H12O3S
Molecular Weight	260.31 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Methanesulfonyl)benzophenone; (3-Methylsulfonylphenyl)(phenyl)methanone; Benzophenone, 3'-(methylsulfonyl)-; 3-Methylsulphonylbenzophenone; 3-(Phenylcarbonyl)phenyl methyl sulfone; Methanone, (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)phenyl-; 3-Benzoylphenyl methyl sulfone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

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). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.