Description

Methyl(α-Methylstyryl) Sulfoxide is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a reactive sulfoxide group adjacent to an α-methylstyryl moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and reagent in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex molecules. It is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to introduce sulfoxide functionality or utilize it as a chiral building block.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring sulfoxide motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the sulfoxide group enhances biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce polar sulfoxide groups into polymer chains, modifying their physical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in various name reactions and transformations, such as Pummerer rearrangements, for the selective introduction of functional groups.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other advanced functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl(α-Methylstyryl) Sulfoxide
CAS No.	24378-01-6
Molecular Formula	C10H12OS
Molecular Weight	180.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl(α-Methylstyryl) Sulphoxide; (1-Methyl-1-phenylvinyl)(methyl)sulfoxide; α-Methylstyryl Methyl Sulfoxide; Methyl(1-methyl-1-phenylvinyl)sulfoxide; (1-Methyl-1-phenyl-ethenyl)-methyl-sulfoxid; Sulfoxide, methyl(1-methyl-1-phenylvinyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl(α-Methylstyryl) Sulfoxide is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, purity, and impurities is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air and moisture; keep container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
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.