Description

4-Methylbenzenesulfonic Acid 2-Methyl-2-Nitropropyl Ester is a specialized organic ester compound that serves as a valuable intermediate and functional additive in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, combining sulfonate and nitroalkyl groups, makes it a key reagent for introducing specific functionalities into target molecules. This product is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer sectors seeking to develop novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, where the nitropropyl ester group can serve as a precursor or protecting group.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to impart specific characteristics like hydrophilicity or reactivity into polymer chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as a building block in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis for creating novel carbon-nitrogen and carbon-sulfur bonds.
• Surface Active Agents: Potential use in the formulation of specialty surfactants and emulsifiers due to its sulfonate ester functionality.
• Photoresist Components: Can be investigated for use in advanced photoresist formulations for the electronics industry.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-Methylbenzenesulfonic Acid 2-Methyl-2-Nitropropyl Ester
CAS No.	62291-95-6
Molecular Formula	C11H15NO5S
Molecular Weight	273.31 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Toluenesulfonic Acid 2-Methyl-2-Nitropropyl Ester; 2-Methyl-2-nitropropyl p-toluenesulfonate; 4-Toluenesulfonic Acid 2-Methyl-2-Nitropropyl Ester; 2-Methyl-2-nitropropyl Tosylate; Tosic Acid 2-Methyl-2-Nitropropyl Ester; (2-Methyl-2-nitropropyl) 4-methylbenzenesulfonate; NSC 163045
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-Methylbenzenesulfonic Acid 2-Methyl-2-Nitropropyl Ester adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. All materials are subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to verify identity and assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical properties is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber or opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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