Description

Methyl 2-Fluoro-6-Methoxy-3-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzoate is a high-purity, multi-functional benzoate ester derivative designed for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a critical pharmaceutical intermediate and building block in the development of novel active ingredients. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing fluorinated and sulfonyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its specific substitution pattern confers desired biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for developing specialty polymers and advanced organic materials with tailored properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the creation of molecular probes and diagnostic agents due to its reactive ester group and fluorine atom.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile electrophile or coupling partner in cross-coupling reactions and other metal-catalyzed transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Fluoro-6-Methoxy-3-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	2006278-07-3
Molecular Formula	C10H11FO5S
Molecular Weight	262.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Fluoro-6-methoxy-3-(methylsulfonyl)benzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-fluoro-6-methoxy-3-(methylsulfonyl)-, methyl ester; 2-Fluoro-6-methoxy-3-(methylsulfonyl)benzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-(Methylsulfonyl)-2-fluoro-6-methoxybenzoate; 2006278-07-3; Methyl 2-fluoro-6-methoxy-3-methanesulfonylbenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 2-Fluoro-6-Methoxy-3-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzoate adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical synthesis workflows. Each lot is characterized by advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment, and we support custom purity requirements to meet specific project needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.