Description

Sodium 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzenesulfinate is a versatile organosulfur compound widely utilized as a key intermediate and reagent in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a sulfinate anion source, enabling critical carbon-sulfur bond formation and serving as a precursor to sulfones and other functionalized molecules. This high-purity chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it facilitates the development of novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of sulfone-containing drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents that incorporate sulfonyl groups.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a sulfonylating agent in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., with aryl halides) to form biaryl sulfones.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the creation of specialty polymers with specific sulfone functionalities.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced materials, including liquid crystals and organic semiconductors.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for introducing the 2,4,6-trimethylbenzenesulfinyl (MesSO) group into target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzenesulfinate
CAS No.	50827-54-8
Molecular Formula	C9H11NaO2S
Molecular Weight	206.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Mesitylenesulfinate; Sodium 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzenesulphinate; Mesitylenesulfinic Acid Sodium Salt; 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzenesulfinic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium 2,4,6-Trimethylphenylsulfinate; MesSO2Na; Sodium Trimethylbenzenesulfinate
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzenesulfinate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific research or production requirements.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

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