Description

2-Methoxybenzyl Tosylate is a versatile aryl tosylate ester, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a protected alcohol precursor or an electrophilic coupling partner, enabling the construction of complex molecules with high selectivity. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial synthon for the preparation of drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing substituted benzyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the 2-methoxybenzyl group imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers or functional groups for advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Academic & Process Chemistry: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and scale-up process optimization in laboratory and pilot plant settings.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the custom synthesis of high-value, low-volume specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxybenzyl Tosylate
CAS No.	900797-81-1
Molecular Formula	C15H16O4S
Molecular Weight	292.35 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Methoxyphenyl)methyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate; o-Methoxybenzyl Tosylate; 2-Methoxybenzyl p-Toluenesulfonate; 1-(Methoxymethyl)-2-methoxybenzene-4-sulfonate; p-Toluenesulfonic Acid 2-Methoxybenzyl Ester; 4-Methylbenzenesulfonic Acid (2-Methoxyphenyl)methyl Ester; 2-Methoxybenzenemethanol Tosylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxybenzyl Tosylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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