Description

Methyl 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzenesulfonate is a versatile sulfonate ester derivative of mesitylene, serving as a key synthetic intermediate and alkylating agent in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the mesitylenesulfonyl (Mts) protecting group or act as a methylating agent under controlled conditions, offering chemists a tool for selective functionalization. This compound is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly as a reagent for introducing protecting groups or alkyl moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a valuable alkylating agent or sulfonylating agent in research-scale and process chemistry for creating complex organic structures.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized in the modification of polymers or as a monomer in specific polymerization reactions to impart sulfonate functionality.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of specialty dyes and organic pigments where sulfonate groups enhance solubility or properties.
• Chemical Research: A key reagent in methodological development and catalysis studies within academic and industrial research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzenesulfonate
CAS No.	70920-59-1
Molecular Formula	C10H14O3S
Molecular Weight	214.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Mesitylenesulfonic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl Mesitylenesulfonate; Methyl 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzenesulphonate; Mts-OMe; 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzenesulfonic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl Mts; Mesitylsulfonic Acid Methyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzenesulfonate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our industrial and research clients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	≤ 2.0% total

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