Description

Methylsulfonylsulfanylmethane is a specialized organosulfur compound with a unique chemical structure featuring both sulfonyl and sulfanyl functional groups. This compound is valued in advanced chemical synthesis for its role as a versatile building block and reagent, enabling the introduction of sulfur-containing motifs into target molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing sulfur-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the sulfonylsulfanyl moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced materials with specific electronic or mechanical properties.
• Chemical Research Reagent: Employed in organic synthesis laboratories as a reagent for sulfenylation or sulfonylation reactions to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the design and synthesis of novel ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis and transition metal catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methylsulfonylsulfanylmethane
CAS No.	31761-75-8
Molecular Formula	C2H6O2S2
Molecular Weight	126.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Methanesulfonyl methyl sulfide; Methyl methanethiosulfonate; Methylsulfonyl methyl sulfide; (Methylsulfonyl)methyl sulfide; Methanethiosulfonic acid S-methyl ester; MMTS; Methyl methanesulfonothioate
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Quality Control

Our Methylsulfonylsulfanylmethane is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Quality is verified through analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for prolonged storage to maintain stability.

Specification

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

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