Description

Sodium 2-Butylbenzenesulfinate is a specialized organosulfur compound widely utilized as a key intermediate and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile sulfinate anion source, enabling critical carbon-sulfur bond-forming reactions under mild conditions. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, as well as production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop novel sulfone-containing molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of sulfone-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of modern herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that incorporate sulfonyl functional groups for enhanced efficacy.
• Cross-Coupling Reagent: Serves as a sulfonylating agent in transition metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as with palladium or copper catalysts.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce sulfinate groups into polymer chains, altering properties like solubility, adhesion, or thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of novel sulfinate-containing ligands for coordination chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 2-Butylbenzenesulfinate
CAS No.	89520-68-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₃NaO₂S
Molecular Weight	220.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium o-Butylbenzenesulfinate; 2-Butylbenzenesulfinic Acid Sodium Salt; Benzenesulfinic Acid, 2-Butyl-, Sodium Salt; Sodium 2-Butylphenylsulfinate; o-Butylbenzenesulfinate Sodium Salt; Butylbenzenesulfinate Sodium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 2-Butylbenzenesulfinate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration, identification by infrared spectroscopy (IR), and impurity profiling to ensure consistency and high purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and tendency to be easily oxidized, this material should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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