Description

2-tert-Butoxyethyl Methanesulfonate is a specialized organic methanesulfonate ester, a valuable intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile alkylating agent and protecting group reagent, enabling precise molecular construction in sensitive applications. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecules and developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing the 2-tert-butoxyethyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Alkylating Agent: Employed in organic synthesis to transfer the 2-tert-butoxyethyl group to nucleophiles such as amines, alcohols, and carbanions.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: Serves as a reagent for introducing protecting groups for alcohols or other functional groups in multi-step synthetic sequences.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate in the development of specialty polymers, ligands, and functional organic materials.
• Process Chemistry & Scale-up: Utilized in route scouting and optimization for the commercial manufacture of high-value chemicals.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-tert-Butoxyethyl Methanesulfonate
CAS No.	235098-18-7
Molecular Formula	C8H18O4S
Molecular Weight	210.29 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(tert-Butoxy)ethyl methanesulfonate; 1-tert-Butoxy-2-methanesulfonyloxyethane; 2-tert-Butoxyethyl mesylate; Methanesulfonic acid 2-(1,1-dimethylethoxy)ethyl ester; 2-(tert-Butoxy)ethanol methanesulfonate; 2-BUTOXYETHYL METHANESULFONATE; TBEM; 2-tert-Butoxyethyl Methanesulphonate
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Quality Control

Our 2-tert-Butoxyethyl Methanesulfonate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 96.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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