Description

1-(Bromomethylsulfonyl)-4-Methyl-Benzene is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a bromomethylsulfonyl functional group attached to a toluene core. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block for advanced chemical synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in fine chemical and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the introduction of the bromomethylsulfonyl moiety in drug discovery and development programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides requiring specific sulfone-based active ingredients.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for advanced polymers and functional materials with tailored electronic or surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions and as an alkylating agent in complex multi-step synthetic routes.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for creating novel sulfonyl-containing ligands for catalytic systems in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Bromomethylsulfonyl)-4-Methyl-Benzene
CAS No.	37891-95-5
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrO2S
Molecular Weight	249.12 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-α-bromobenzenemethanesulfonic acid sulfone; p-Tolyl bromomethyl sulfone; (Bromomethyl)(p-tolyl)sulfone; 1-(Bromomethylsulfonyl)-4-methylbenzene; α-Bromo-p-tolyl methyl sulfone; Bromo(p-tolyl)methyl sulfone; Bromomethyl tolyl sulfone; p-Tolylsulfonylmethyl bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1-(Bromomethylsulfonyl)-4-Methyl-Benzene adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude 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
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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