Description

Mesulfone is a specialized organic sulfur compound with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis and material science. Its unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules and functional materials. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates, and specialty chemical manufacturers seeking high-purity building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a key reagent or building block in organic synthesis for novel compound libraries.
• Material Science: Potential applications in the development of polymers, ligands, or specialty materials with specific electronic or structural properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Can be utilized as an intermediate in the production of certain crop protection agents.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate or reagent in palladium-catalyzed and other metal-mediated coupling reactions.
• Ligand Synthesis: Useful for preparing sulfur-containing ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mesulfone
CAS No.	3572-86-9
Molecular Formula	C7H8O2S
Molecular Weight	156.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl phenyl sulfone; (Methylsulfonyl)benzene; Benzene, (methylsulfonyl)-; Phenyl methyl sulfone; Methylsulfonylbenzene; Toluene, α,α,α-trifluoro-3-(methylsulfonyl)-; 1-Methylsulfonylbenzene; NSC 9395
EINECS	222-671-1

Quality Control

Our Mesulfone is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment. We can support development projects with custom purity grades and analytical data packages.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	86 - 90 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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