Description

3-(Ethylsulfonyl)Acrylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a versatile sulfone-functionalized acrylic ester monomer, valued for its unique reactivity profile. This compound is a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of both an electron-withdrawing sulfone group and a polymerizable acrylate moiety. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of biologically active molecules, particularly those requiring a sulfone pharmacophore.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive double bond for structural diversification.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Serves as a functional monomer for creating polymers with specific properties like adhesion, solubility, or reactivity due to the ethylsulfonyl side chain.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Michael addition reactions, cycloadditions, and other C-C bond-forming transformations in complex molecule assembly.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in advanced coatings, adhesives, and electronic materials where tailored surface properties are required.
• Cross-linking Agent: Potential use in formulations requiring thermal or UV-induced cross-linking, thanks to its acrylate functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Ethylsulfonyl)Acrylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	73663-91-9
Molecular Formula	C7H12O4S
Molecular Weight	192.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-(Ethylsulfonyl)acrylate; 2-Propenoic acid, 3-(ethylsulfonyl)-, ethyl ester; Ethyl (Ethylsulfonyl)acrylate; 3-Ethylsulfonylacrylic Acid Ethyl Ester; NSC 339063; Ethyl β-(Ethylsulfonyl)acrylate; Acrylic acid, 3-(ethylsulfonyl)-, ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(Ethylsulfonyl)Acrylic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to preserve stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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