Description

Sodium Methyl Sulfate is an important organic sulfate salt with the CAS registry number 512-42-5. This versatile chemical intermediate is valued for its role in synthesis and as a methylating agent in various industrial processes. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for producing active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate and methylating agent in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a building block for dyes, pigments, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Laboratory & Research: Employed as a reagent in organic chemistry research and process development.
• Surfactant & Detergent Industry: Can be utilized in the formulation of specific anionic surfactants.
• Polymer Modification: Functions as a modifying agent in certain polymerization processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Methyl Sulfate
CAS No.	512-42-5
Molecular Formula	CH3NaO4S
Molecular Weight	134.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Methosulfate; Methyl Sodium Sulfate; Methanesulfonic Acid, Sodium Salt; Sodium Methanesulfonate; Mesylate Sodium Salt; Sodium Mesylate; Methylsulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Methylsulfonate
EINECS	208-142-7

Quality Control

Our Sodium Methyl Sulfate is produced under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
pH (5% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0

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