Description

Methanesulfinyl-Acetonitrile is a versatile organosulfur compound featuring both a sulfinyl and a nitrile functional group. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable building block and reagent in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures. The compound, identified as CAS 52109-49-6, enables key transformations in the synthesis of heterocycles and other specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing sulfur heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive nitrile group.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced polymers and functional materials with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile electrophile or a masked aldehyde equivalent in multi-step synthetic routes for fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Methanesulfinyl-Acetonitrile
CAS No.	52109-49-6
Molecular Formula	C3H5NOS
Molecular Weight	103.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetonitrile, (methylsulfinyl)-; (Methylsulfinyl)acetonitrile; Methanesulfinylacetonitrile; Methylsulfinylacetonitrile; 2-(Methylsulfinyl)acetonitrile; NSC 163063; (Methanesulfinyl)acetonitrile
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Quality Control

Our Methanesulfinyl-Acetonitrile is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. For long-term stability, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen, as the compound may be sensitive to moisture and oxidation. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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