Description

3-(Methylsulfonyl)Phenylacetonitrile is a versatile and high-purity organic building block characterized by its phenylacetonitrile core functionalized with a methylsulfonyl group. This compound is crucial for advanced chemical synthesis, offering a reactive nitrile group and a stable sulfone moiety that are valuable for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its structural motifs for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functional additive in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial labs for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling reactions and cyano-group transformations.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized as a starting material for creating sophisticated ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Methylsulfonyl)Phenylacetonitrile
CAS No.	936482-57-4
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO2S
Molecular Weight	195.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[3-(Methylsulfonyl)phenyl]acetonitrile; (3-Methylsulfonylphenyl)acetonitrile; 3-(Methylsulfonyl)benzeneacetonitrile; m-(Methylsulfonyl)phenylacetonitrile; 3-Methanesulfonylphenylacetonitrile; α-Cyano-3-(methylsulfonyl)toluene; 936482-57-4; 3-MSPAN
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(Methylsulfonyl)Phenylacetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure compliance with high-purity standards suitable for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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