Description

Methyl p-Tolyl Sulfone is a versatile organic sulfone compound with the CAS registry number 59203-01-9. It serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its stability and specific electronic properties. This chemical is essential for research and development laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a sulfone moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a stable intermediate in various name reactions and for introducing functional groups in complex molecule construction.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the design and synthesis of novel ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive for the development of high-performance polymers with specific thermal or chemical resistance.
• Chemical Research Standard: Utilized as a reference standard in analytical chemistry and method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl p-Tolyl Sulfone
CAS No.	59203-01-9
Molecular Formula	C8H10O2S
Molecular Weight	170.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-4-(methylsulfonyl)benzene; p-Tolyl Methyl Sulfone; 4-Methylphenyl Methyl Sulfone; Methyl 4-Tolyl Sulfone; (4-Methylphenyl)(methyl)sulfone; 4-(Methylsulfonyl)toluene; Methyl-p-tolyl-sulfone; Methyl tolyl sulfone
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Quality Control

Our Methyl p-Tolyl Sulfone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	86 - 90 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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