Methanesulfonylacetic acid methyl ester

CAS: 62020-09-1

Ref. 3D-FM63402

Product Information

• Name: Methanesulfonylacetic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: Methyl methanesulphonylacetate, Methanesulphonylacetic acid methyl ester, Methyl (Methylsulfonyl)Acetate

Description

Methanesulfonylacetic acid methyl ester is a synthetic sulfone that is used in organic chemistry as an intermediate in the synthesis of other compounds. Methanesulfonylacetic acid methyl ester has a high melting point and ionic character. It can be used to synthesize sulfones, sulfoxides, and bifunctional compounds. Methanesulfonylacetic acid methyl ester has been shown to have antidepressant properties. This compound also has a large viscosity, which makes it useful for solvents in the preparation of coatings, paints, and varnishes. Methanesulfonylacetic acid methyl ester's physicochemical properties make it suitable for use in depression-related research on the nervous system.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 152.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₈SO₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H8O4S/c1-8-4(5)3-9(2,6)7/h3H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=RQKDASVRZONLNQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)CS(C)(=O)=O