CAS 16427-44-4

Ethanol, 2-methoxy-, 1-methanesulfonate

Description:

Ethanol, 2-methoxy-, 1-methanesulfonate, also known as methanesulfonic acid 2-methoxyethyl ester, is an organic compound characterized by its ether and sulfonate functional groups. It typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinctive odor. This compound is soluble in water and various organic solvents, making it versatile in chemical applications. Ethanol, 2-methoxy-, 1-methanesulfonate is often used as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the formation of ethers and esters. Its structure includes a methoxy group, which contributes to its reactivity and solubility properties. The presence of the methanesulfonate group enhances its ability to act as a leaving group in nucleophilic substitution reactions. Safety data indicates that it should be handled with care, as it may cause irritation to the skin and eyes. Overall, this compound is significant in both industrial and laboratory settings due to its chemical reactivity and functional versatility.

Formula: C₄H₁₀O₄S

InChI: InChI=1S/C4H10O4S/c1-7-3-4-8-9(2,5)6/h3-4H2,1-2H3

InChI key: InChIKey=BCKAHDGFNHDQST-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: O(S(C)(=O)=O)CCOC

Synonyms:

• 2-Methoxyethyl Methanesulfonate
• 2-Methoxyethyl mesylate
• Ethanol, 2-methoxy-, 1-methanesulfonate
• Ethanol, 2-methoxy-, methanesulfonate
• Ethylene glycol methanesulfonate methyl ether
• Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether methanesulfonate
• β-Methoxyethyl methanesulfonate
• Methanesulfonic acid, 2-methoxyethyl ester

Ethanol, 2-methoxy-, 1-methanesulfonate

CAS: 16427-44-4

Formula: C₄H₁₀O₄S

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 154.1848

Ref: IN-DA001UR3

2-Methoxyethyl Methanesulfonate

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Formula: C₄H₁₀O₄S

Purity: >97.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: Colorless to Light yellow to Light orange clear liquid

Molecular weight: 154.18

Ref: 3B-M1446

2-Methoxyethyl methanesulfonate

CAS: 16427-44-4

2-Methoxyethyl methanesulfonate

Formula: C₄H₁₀O₄S

Purity: ≥95%

Color and Shape: very pale yellow clear liquid

Molecular weight: 154.18g/mol

Ref: 54-OR923587

2-Methoxymethyl Methansulfonate

Controlled Product

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Applications 2-Methoxymethyl Methansulfonate is used in the ring-opening polymerization of lactide. Also used in the synthesis of acetylcholine receptor ligands.
References Scates, B. et al.: Bioorg. Med. Chem., 16, 10295 (2008); Davin, J. et al.: Dalt. Trans., 41, 12612 (2012);

Formula: C₄H₁₀O₄S

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 154.18

Ref: TR-M226180

2-Methoxyethyl methanesulfonate

CAS: 16427-44-4

Formula: C₄H₁₀O₄S

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 154.18

Ref: 10-F230071