Description

4-Methyl-3-(Phenylsulfonyl)Furoxan is a specialized heterocyclic compound belonging to the furoxan class, characterized by the presence of a phenylsulfonyl functional group. This structural motif makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the development of novel energetic materials and pharmaceutical candidates. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the fields of explosives formulation, propellant chemistry, and medicinal chemistry for creating compounds with specific performance or biological activity profiles.

Application

• Energetic Materials Research: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel high-energy-density materials (HEDMs) and insensitive munition compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a sophisticated building block for constructing complex heterocyclic scaffolds in drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new active ingredients requiring specific nitrated heterocyclic structures.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate for introducing the furoxan moiety into larger molecular architectures for material science applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in fundamental research to study the reactivity and properties of sulfonyl-substituted furoxan derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methyl-3-(Phenylsulfonyl)Furoxan
CAS No.	49739-43-7
Molecular Formula	C9H8N2O4S
Molecular Weight	240.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Benzenesulfonyl)-4-methyl-1,2,5-oxadiazole 2-oxide; 4-Methyl-3-(phenylsulfonyl)-1,2,5-oxadiazole 2-oxide; 3-Methyl-4-(phenylsulfonyl)furoxan; Phenylsulfonylmethylfuroxan; Benzenesulfonyl methylfuroxan
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methyl-3-(Phenylsulfonyl)Furoxan is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity determination. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 heat, sparks, and open flames due to its energetic material potential. Isolate from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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