Description

Methyl 3-(Methylsulfonyl)Phenylacetate is a high-purity, synthetically valuable organic intermediate. This compound is significant for its role as a versatile building block in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and crop protection industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing phenylacetic acid and methylsulfonyl pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional materials requiring specific sulfone and ester functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for methodology development, including cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of novel ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-(Methylsulfonyl)Phenylacetate
CAS No.	847150-07-6
Molecular Formula	C10H12O4S
Molecular Weight	228.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (3-Methylsulfonylphenyl)acetate; 3-(Methylsulfonyl)phenylacetic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 3-(Methylsulfonyl)benzeneacetate; Methyl 3-(Methanesulfonyl)phenylacetate; (3-Methanesulfonylphenyl)acetic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl α-(3-Methylsulfonylphenyl)acetate; Methyl 2-[3-(Methylsulfonyl)phenyl]acetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-(Methylsulfonyl)Phenylacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic intermediates. 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, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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