Description

Methyl 4-(Bromomethyl)Benzene-1-Sulfonate is a versatile and high-purity chemical building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its dual functional groups, which enable it to act as a key electrophile in cross-coupling reactions and as a precursor for more complex sulfonate esters. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in pharmaceutical development, agrochemical research, and materials science. Its reliable performance and consistent quality make it a critical reagent for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing aryl sulfonate or benzyl bromide motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the modification of polymers and the creation of functional monomers with specific sulfonate or reactive halide properties.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of advanced organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Functions as an efficient electrophilic partner in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Methyl 4-(Bromomethyl)Benzene-1-Sulfonate
CAS No.	89980-97-2
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrO3S
Molecular Weight	265.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl p-(Bromomethyl)benzenesulfonate; 4-(Bromomethyl)phenyl methyl sulfonate; p-Bromomethylphenyl methanesulfonate; Methyl 4-(bromomethyl)phenyl sulfonate; α-Bromo-p-tolyl methanesulfonate; (4-Bromomethylphenyl) methanesulfonate; Methyl (4-bromomethyl)benzenesulfonate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-(Bromomethyl)Benzene-1-Sulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC analysis, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.