Description

Bromo-Methanesulfonyl-Methane CAS NO 78967-61-0 is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a reactive bromomethyl group adjacent to a methanesulfonyl moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity synthetic building block and alkylating agent in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing sulfonyl or sulfonamide functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as an electrophilic alkylating agent in nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce the -CH2SO2CH3 moiety.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Chemical Research: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial research in medicinal chemistry and synthetic methodology development.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Bromo-Methanesulfonyl-Methane
CAS No.	78967-61-0
Molecular Formula	C3H7BrO2S
Molecular Weight	187.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Bromomethyl methyl sulfone; (Bromomethyl)(methyl)sulfone; Methanesulfonylmethyl bromide; Methylsulfonylmethyl bromide; α-Bromo-α'-methylsulfonylmethane; 1-Bromo-1-(methylsulfonyl)methane; Bromo(methylsulfonyl)methane; NSC 169102
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bromo-Methanesulfonyl-Methane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every 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, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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