Description

(Ethoxycarbonylmethyl)Dimethylsulfonium Bromide is a specialized organosulfur salt with a reactive sulfonium ylide precursor structure. This compound is valued for its role as a key reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in cyclopropanation and other carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions under mild conditions. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A crucial reagent for the synthesis of cyclopropane rings, a common motif in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides that incorporate strained ring systems for enhanced biological activity.
• Advanced Material Precursors: Employed in the preparation of specialty polymers and functionalized materials requiring specific three-dimensional structures.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a versatile building block in methodological organic chemistry research and process optimization studies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Facilitates the synthesis of chiral and sterically hindered compounds where traditional methods are inefficient.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Ethoxycarbonylmethyl)Dimethylsulfonium Bromide
CAS No.	5187-82-6
Molecular Formula	C6H13BrO2S
Molecular Weight	229.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl(ethoxycarbonylmethyl)sulfonium bromide; (Carbethoxymethyl)dimethylsulfonium bromide; Ethyl (dimethylsulfoniomethyl)acetate bromide; S-(Ethoxycarbonylmethyl)dimethylsulfonium bromide; Dimethylsulfonium (ethoxycarbonyl)methylide bromide precursor; 2-(Dimethylsulfonio)acetate ethyl ester bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (Ethoxycarbonylmethyl)Dimethylsulfonium Bromide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity suitable for synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development laboratories.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed and may benefit from storage under an inert atmosphere or with desiccant for long-term preservation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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