Description

Ammonium Methanesulfonate is an important organic ammonium salt with significant utility in specialized chemical synthesis and industrial processes. Its value lies in its role as a versatile reagent and intermediate, offering a source of both the methanesulfonate anion and ammonium cation under controlled conditions. This compound is particularly relevant for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-purity building blocks for complex molecule construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where the introduction of a methanesulfonate counterion or ammonium functionality is required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators as a precursor or catalyst.
• Electrolyte Component: Employed in the formulation of specific electrochemical cells, capacitors, and plating baths due to its ionic properties.
• Catalysis & Organic Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst or reagent in various organic transformations, including esterifications and alkylations.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a standard or reagent in certain chromatographic and spectroscopic analytical methods.
• Polymer Industry: Can function as a monomer or additive in the production of specialty polymers and ion-exchange resins.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Methanesulfonate
CAS No.	22515-76-0
Molecular Formula	CH7NO3S
Molecular Weight	113.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Methanesulfonic acid, ammonium salt; Ammonium mesylate; Ammonium methylsulfonate; Methanesulfonate ammonium salt; Mesic acid ammonium salt; CH3SO3NH4; Ammonium methanesulphonate
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Quality Control

Our Ammonium Methanesulfonate is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets stringent purity and consistency standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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