Description

Bromomethyl Methanethiosulfonate is a specialized organosulfur compound with a reactive bromomethyl group. This chemical serves as a valuable alkylating agent and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for introducing thiosulfonate-protected thiol functionalities. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors who require high-purity intermediates for complex molecule construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing sulfur-based functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the thiosulfonate moiety is critical for bioactivity.
• Peptide Chemistry & Bioconjugation: Acts as a reagent for the selective modification of cysteine residues or for introducing reversible disulfide linkages.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of functional polymers, surface modifiers, and cross-linking agents.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for creating activity-based probes or affinity labels to study enzyme function and protein interactions.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent for nucleophilic substitution reactions, enabling the synthesis of complex thioethers and other sulfur-containing compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bromomethyl Methanethiosulfonate
CAS No.	887353-78-8
Molecular Formula	C2H5BrO2S2
Molecular Weight	205.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Methanesulfonothioic Acid S-(Bromomethyl) Ester; S-(Bromomethyl) Methanethiosulfonate; Bromomethyl Methyl Thiosulfonate; Methyl Bromomethyl Thiosulfonate; (Bromomethylsulfanyl)methanesulfonothioate; BMMTS; Bromomethyl Methanesulfonothioate
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Quality Control

Our Bromomethyl Methanethiosulfonate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and R&D applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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