Description

3-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzyl Alcohol is a versatile aromatic alcohol derivative featuring a methylsulfonyl substituent, making it a valuable synthon in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its dual functionality, serving as a protected alcohol precursor and a key building block for introducing the methylsulfonylphenyl moiety into target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting neurological and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the methylsulfonyl group enhances biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the production of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, altering physical properties for specialized coatings and materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to create complex biaryl structures.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: The benzyl alcohol moiety can be used for protection/deprotection strategies in multi-step synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	220798-39-0
Molecular Formula	C8H10O3S
Molecular Weight	186.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Methylsulfonylphenyl)methanol; 3-(Methylsulfonyl)benzenemethanol; m-(Methylsulfonyl)benzyl alcohol; 3-Methanesulfonylbenzyl Alcohol; α-Hydroxymethyl-3-methylsulfonylbenzene; 3-(Methanesulphonyl)benzyl Alcohol; Benzenemethanol, 3-(methylsulfonyl)-; 220798-39-0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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	≤ 10 ppm

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