Description

Butylethyl Sulfone is a high-purity organic sulfone compound, identified by CAS NO 31124-38-6, valued for its role as a versatile polar aprotic solvent and a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its chemical structure makes it an excellent candidate for applications requiring high solvency power and thermal stability. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and specialty chemical synthesis where precise reaction control is paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Specialty Solvent: Used as a polar aprotic solvent in reactions involving strong bases, such as alkylations and condensations, where traditional solvents may decompose.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in R&D laboratories for method development, catalysis studies, and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use in advanced battery systems to improve electrolyte stability and performance.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the production of specialty polymers with enhanced properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Utilized in the manufacturing process of certain herbicides and pesticides.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butylethyl Sulfone
CAS No.	31124-38-6
Molecular Formula	C₆H₁₄O₂S
Molecular Weight	150.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethylbutyl sulfone; Ethyl butyl sulfone; Butyl ethyl sulfone; Sulfonylbutane, ethyl-; 3-Thiaoctane 3,3-dioxide; EINECS 250-477-8
EINECS	250-477-8

Quality Control

Our Butylethyl Sulfone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency for industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.450 - 1.455
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	1.020 - 1.040

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