Atomfair 2-(Methanesulfonylmethyl)oxirane C4H8O3S

Description 2-(Methanesulfonylmethyl)oxirane (CAS No. 188830-22-0) is a high-purity sulfonyl-functionalized oxirane compound with the molecular formula C4H8O3S. This specialized epoxide derivative features a reactive methylsulfonylmethyl group adjacent to the strained oxirane ring, making it a valuable building block for organic synthesis and pharmaceutical intermediates. With a molecular weight of 136.17 g/mol, this compound is typically supplied as a white to off-white crystalline solid with >95% purity (HPLC). Its unique structure enables participation in nucleophilic ring-opening reactions, Michael additions, and serves as a precursor for sulfone-containing compounds. Proper storage at 2-8??C under inert atmosphere is recommended to maintain stability.

Description

2-(Methanesulfonylmethyl)oxirane (CAS No. 188830-22-0) is a high-purity sulfonyl-functionalized oxirane compound with the molecular formula C₄H₈O₃S. This specialized epoxide derivative features a reactive methylsulfonylmethyl group adjacent to the strained oxirane ring, making it a valuable building block for organic synthesis and pharmaceutical intermediates. With a molecular weight of 136.17 g/mol, this compound is typically supplied as a white to off-white crystalline solid with >95% purity (HPLC). Its unique structure enables participation in nucleophilic ring-opening reactions, Michael additions, and serves as a precursor for sulfone-containing compounds. Proper storage at 2-8??C under inert atmosphere is recommended to maintain stability.

CAS No: 188830-22-0
Molecular Formula: C4H8O3S
Molecular Weight: 136.17
Exact Mass: 136.01941529
Monoisotopic Mass: 136.01941529
IUPAC Name: 2-(methylsulfonylmethyl)oxirane
SMILES: CS(=O)(=O)CC1CO1
Synonyms: 188830-22-0, 2-(methanesulfonylmethyl)oxirane, SCHEMBL10732472, 2-[(Methylsulfonyl)methyl]oxirane, DB-422646

Application

2-(Methanesulfonylmethyl)oxirane serves as a versatile intermediate in medicinal chemistry for the synthesis of sulfone-containing bioactive molecules. Researchers utilize its reactive epoxide moiety for polymer modification and crosslinking applications in specialty materials science. The compound finds particular utility in developing cysteine protease inhibitors and other enzyme-targeted pharmaceuticals.

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