Description

Dichlorobis(Methylsulfonyl)Methane CAS NO 22439-22-1 is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring two methylsulfonyl groups and two chlorine atoms bonded to a central methane carbon. This unique structure makes it a valuable and versatile synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing sulfone or sulfonamide functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with specific modes of action.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and cyclization reactions to introduce the bis(methylsulfonyl)methane moiety into target molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of novel ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a scaffold for creating molecular probes to study biological pathways and enzyme functions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dichlorobis(Methylsulfonyl)Methane
CAS No.	22439-22-1
Molecular Formula	C3H6Cl2O4S2
Molecular Weight	241.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(methylsulfonyl)dichloromethane; Methane, dichlorobis(methylsulfonyl)-; Dichloromethane, bis(methylsulfonyl)-; 1,1-Dichloro-1,1-bis(methanesulfonyl)methane; NSC 163063; Dichlorobis(methanesulfonyl)methane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dichlorobis(Methylsulfonyl)Methane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

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

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.