Description

Methyl 3-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzoate is a high-purity organic sulfone ester building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in its versatile reactivity, serving as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing sulfonyl or benzoate moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its sulfone functional group.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile electrophile or precursor in cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, and other fine chemical transformations.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive for developing specialized polymers with unique thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of components for display materials and organic semiconductors.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	22821-69-8
Molecular Formula	C9H10O4S
Molecular Weight	214.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Methylsulfonyl)benzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl m-(methylsulfonyl)benzoate; Benzoic acid, 3-(methylsulfonyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-methanesulfonylbenzoate; 3-Methanesulfonyl-benzoic acid methyl ester; m-(Methylsulfonyl)methyl benzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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 oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.