Description

Molinate-Sulfone is a key organic intermediate and metabolite of the thiocarbamate herbicide molinate. This compound is of significant interest in analytical chemistry and environmental science for its role in residue analysis and metabolic studies. It serves as a critical reference standard for laboratories in the agrochemical, environmental monitoring, and regulatory compliance sectors requiring precise quantification and identification.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a high-purity certified standard for calibrating equipment and validating methods in residue analysis.
• Environmental Monitoring: Detection and quantification of molinate degradation products in water, soil, and crop samples to assess environmental impact.
• Metabolic Pathway Research: Study of the metabolic fate and transformation of molinate in biological systems for toxicological assessments.
• Quality Control & Assurance: Used by agrochemical manufacturers to monitor impurity profiles and ensure batch-to-batch consistency of technical-grade molinate.
• Regulatory Compliance Testing: Essential for laboratories conducting tests to comply with maximum residue limits (MRLs) set by global regulatory bodies like the EPA and EFSA.

Basic Information

Product Name	Molinate-Sulfone
CAS No.	54404-54-5
Molecular Formula	C₉H₁₇NO₃S
Molecular Weight	219.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Molinate sulfone; S-Ethyl hexahydro-1H-azepine-1-carbothioate sulfone; 1-Azepanecarbothioic acid, S-ethyl ester, S,S-dioxide; Molinate metabolite; Hexamethyleneimine-1-carbothioic acid S-ethyl ester sulfone; Molinate S-oxide (sulfone); Molinate degradation product
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Quality Control

Our Molinate-Sulfone is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for reference material applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided, documenting purity, related substances, and other critical parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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