Description

2,3-Epoxypropyl Methanesulphonate CAS NO 6177-60-2 is a high-purity, reactive epoxide derivative used as a key chemical intermediate. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both an epoxide ring and a methanesulfonate ester group, makes it a versatile building block for introducing specific functionalities into target molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for synthesizing advanced materials and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing sulfonate ester or epoxyalkyl moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific reactive handles.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a cross-linking agent or functional monomer to impart specific chemical resistance or reactivity to epoxy resins and other specialty polymers.
• Bioconjugation Reagent: Employed in biochemical research for modifying proteins, peptides, or other biomolecules due to its reactivity with nucleophilic amino acid residues.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: A versatile reagent for constructing complex molecular architectures in fine chemical and academic research laboratories.
• Surface Functionalization: Used to modify material surfaces (e.g., silica, polymers) to create reactive coatings for further chemical attachment.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Epoxypropyl Methanesulphonate
CAS No.	6177-60-2
Molecular Formula	C5H10O4S
Molecular Weight	166.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Glycidyl Methanesulfonate; (Oxiran-2-yl)methyl methanesulfonate; 2,3-Epoxypropyl Methylsulfonate; Methanesulfonic Acid Glycidyl Ester; GMA; Glycidyl Mesylate; 2-(Methanesulfonyloxymethyl)oxirane; 1,2-Epoxy-3-(methylsulfonyloxy)propane
EINECS	228-235-8

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Epoxypropyl Methanesulphonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.33 g/cm³

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