Description

[(4-Methoxyphenyl)Sulfonyl]Methyl 4-Methylbenzenesulfonate is a specialized sulfonate ester compound with significant utility as a key synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, which allows it to act as a versatile building block in complex organic synthesis, facilitating the introduction of sulfonyl and tosyl protecting groups or acting as an electrophile in coupling reactions. This chemical is primarily needed by research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and fine chemical producers engaged in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the multi-step synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those requiring sulfonamide or sulfonate functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its specific reactivity is leveraged.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile reagent in academic and industrial labs for constructing complex molecules, often used in nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: Functions as a reagent for introducing sulfonyl-based protecting groups for alcohols or amines during multi-step synthetic sequences.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials that incorporate sulfonate esters for specific properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the synthesis of molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and enzyme mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	[(4-Methoxyphenyl)Sulfonyl]Methyl 4-Methylbenzenesulfonate
CAS No.	31081-05-7
Molecular Formula	C15H16O6S2
Molecular Weight	356.41 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Anisylsulfonylmethyl p-toluenesulfonate; (4-Methoxyphenyl)sulfonylmethyl tosylate; Methyl 4-methoxybenzenesulfonate 4-methylbenzenesulfonate; Tosyloxymethyl 4-methoxyphenyl sulfone; 4-Methoxybenzenesulfonylmethyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate; [(4-Methoxyphenyl)sulfonyl]methyl tosylate; 1-[(4-Methylphenyl)sulfonyl]oxy-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)sulfonylmethane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our [(4-Methoxyphenyl)Sulfonyl]Methyl 4-Methylbenzenesulfonate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, impurities, and physical characteristics are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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