Description

Glycidyl 4-Toluenesulfonate is a high-purity chemical intermediate featuring a reactive epoxide (glycidyl) group and a tosylate leaving group. This bifunctional reactivity makes it a valuable building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules through nucleophilic substitution and ring-opening reactions. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing specialized molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing functionalized side chains or as a linker in prodrug development.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in creating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific epoxide or sulfonate ester functionalities.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or a monomer for modifying epoxy resins, enhancing thermal stability and chemical resistance in specialty coatings and composites.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile electrophile in organic synthesis for alkylation reactions and the preparation of sulfonated derivatives.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Utilized in the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials where precise molecular structure is critical for performance.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Functions as an intermediate in producing specialized colorants with improved solubility and bonding properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glycidyl 4-Toluenesulfonate
CAS No.	6746-81-2
Molecular Formula	C10H12O4S
Molecular Weight	228.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Glycidyl Tosylate; 4-Toluenesulfonic Acid Glycidyl Ester; (Oxiran-2-yl)methyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate; 2,3-Epoxypropyl Tosylate; p-Toluenesulfonic Acid 2,3-Epoxypropyl Ester; Tosyl Glycidyl Ether; GTS; Glycidyl p-Toluenesulfonate
EINECS	229-806-0

Quality Control

Our Glycidyl 4-Toluenesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions when possible. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Contact for details

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