Description

2-[(Methylsulfonyl)oxy]acetic acid (3aS,4R,5S,6S,8R,9R,9aR,10R)-6-ethenyldecahydro-5-hydroxy-4,6,9,10-tetramethyl-1-oxo-3a,9-propano-3aH-cyclopentacycloocten-8-yl ester is a high-purity, complex organic ester derivative with a defined stereochemistry, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in sophisticated chemical synthesis. Its precise molecular architecture makes it an invaluable building block for the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific functional groups or create complex molecular scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthetic precursor in the multi-step synthesis of novel therapeutic agents, particularly in steroid-like or complex macrocyclic drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new generation pesticides and herbicides where specific stereochemistry influences biological activity.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Employed in organic chemistry research for constructing complex molecules, leveraging its reactive ester and sulfonyloxy groups for further transformations.
• Process Chemistry Development: Serves as a standard or reference material for optimizing catalytic reactions, asymmetric synthesis, and purification processes in pilot-scale manufacturing.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for methodological studies in total synthesis and stereoselective reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[(Methylsulfonyl)oxy]acetic acid (3aS,4R,5S,6S,8R,9R,9aR,10R)-6-ethenyldecahydro-5-hydroxy-4,6,9,10-tetramethyl-1-oxo-3a,9-propano-3aH-cyclopentacycloocten-8-yl ester
CAS No.	60924-38-1
Molecular Formula	C22H34O8S
Molecular Weight	458.57 g/mol
Synonyms	Methylsulfonyloxyacetic Acid Ester Derivative; (3aS,4R,5S,6S,8R,9R,9aR,10R)-8-[(2-[(Methylsulfonyl)oxy]acetyl)oxy]-6-ethenyldecahydro-5-hydroxy-4,6,9,10-tetramethyl-1-oxo-3a,9-propano-3aH-cyclopentacyclooctene; CAS 60924-38-1; 2-(Methanesulfonyloxy)acetic Acid Ester; Advanced Steroidal Ester Intermediate; Complex Bicyclic Ester Sulfonate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of this advanced intermediate is produced under strict quality management systems. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and chiral analysis to verify identity, purity, and stereochemical integrity, ensuring it meets the exacting standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and specific rotation is provided with each shipment to support your regulatory and quality documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be sensitive to moisture and hydrolysis; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 3.0%

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