Description

Methyl 4-(Methylsulfonyl)Butanoate is a high-purity organic sulfone ester building block with significant synthetic utility. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced agrochemicals. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists, process development teams, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly those containing sulfonyl or butanoate moieties for potential therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in various carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions, including Michael additions and nucleophilic substitutions.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for functional polymers and advanced materials with specific sulfone-based properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological studies and new compound library generation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-(Methylsulfonyl)Butanoate
CAS No.	67399-14-8
Molecular Formula	C6H12O4S
Molecular Weight	180.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-(Methylsulfonyl)butyrate; 4-(Methylsulfonyl)butyric Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 4-Methanesulfonylbutyrate; Butanoic acid, 4-(methylsulfonyl)-, methyl ester; NSC 403108
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-(Methylsulfonyl)Butanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize moisture absorption. Store away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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