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Methanesulfonyl chloride

CAS Number
124-63-0
EC Number
204-706-1
Molecular Weight
114.55 g/mol

Description

Methanesulfonyl chloride ( CAS 124-63-0 ), commonly known as mesyl chloride, is a highly reactive sulfonylating agent used across pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. It converts hydroxyl groups into mesylate leaving groups, enabling downstream substitution, elimination, and cyclization reactions in multi-step synthesis workflows for various industries. In pharmaceutical manufacturing, it is used to prepare mesylate intermediates that facilitate the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients where controlled stereochemistry is required. Agrochemical producers rely on it during the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where sulfonylation steps are critical to building the target molecule effectively. It also supports the preparation of sulfonamide compounds used in drug discovery and medicinal chemistry programs. Contract research organizations use it for protecting group chemistry. Methanesulfonyl chloride is supplied as a liquid in standard packaging formats ranging from small laboratory quantities to bulk drums for industrial-scale synthesis and production. It is available in technical and high-purity grades, with reagent-grade and synthesis-grade specifications commonly offered to meet pharmaceutical and agrochemical manufacturing requirements. Buyers should confirm purity specifications and moisture-control packaging when sourcing for GMP-aligned production environments to ensure the highest quality and performance standards. Contact us for supply of Methanesulfonyl chloride Request Quote

Other Names (Synonyms)

Mesyl chloride | Methanesulphonyl chloride | Methyl sulfochloride | METHYLSULFONYL CHLORIDE | Chloro methyl sulfone | Methanesulfonic acid chloride | Methanesulfuryl chloride

Key Technical Features

  • High Purity Grade standard
  • Consistent Batch Quality
  • Full Regulatory & REACH Support
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Safety & Handling

Danger
GHS05· CorrosiveGHS06· ToxicGHS07· IrritantGHS08· Health Hazard

Hazard Statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage
H330Fatal if inhaled
H370Causes damage to organs