Description

(Tolylsulphonyl)Xylene is a specialized organic chemical compound, a derivative of xylene functionalized with a tosyl group. This structural motif makes it a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, offering unique reactivity for building complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise functional group manipulation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing sulfonyl-protected functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the tolylsulfonyl moiety is integral to biological activity.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or chemical resistance.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Liquid Crystal and OLED Materials: Utilized in the research and production of electronic display materials due to its aromatic and electron-withdrawing properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(Tolylsulphonyl)Xylene
CAS No.	29349-67-5
Molecular Formula	C15H16O2S
Molecular Weight	260.35 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Toluenesulfonyl xylene; Tosyl xylene; Xylene p-toluenesulfonate; (4-Methylphenyl)sulfonyl xylene; α,α'-Di(p-toluenesulfonyl)-o-xylene (possible isomer); 1,2-Bis(p-toluenesulfonylmethyl)benzene; Toluene-4-sulfonic acid xylene ester; TSX
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (Tolylsulphonyl)Xylene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

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%

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