| Name | Methanesulfonamide |
| Synonyms | Mesyl amide Methylsulfonamid METHANSULFONAMIDE Methanesulfonamide METHYL SULFONAMIDE METHANESULPHONAMIDE METHANESULPHANAMIDE METHYL SULFONYLAMINE Methanesulfonyl amide LABOTEST-BB LT00153664 |
| CAS | 3144-09-0 |
| EINECS | 221-553-6 |
| InChI | InChI=1/CH5NO2S/c1-5(2,3)4/h1H3,(H2,2,3,4) |
| InChIKey | HNQIVZYLYMDVSB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | CH5NO2S |
| Molar Mass | 95.12 |
| Density | 1.229 (estimate) |
| Melting Point | 85-89°C(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 208.2±23.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Flash Point | 79.7°C |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in DMSO and methanol. |
| Vapor Presure | 0.216mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Brown crystal |
| Color | White to yellow |
| BRN | 1740835 |
| pKa | 10.87±0.60(Predicted) |
| Storage Condition | Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Refractive Index | 1.5130 (estimate) |
| MDL | MFCD00007940 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | This product is crystalline material, m. P. 88~92 ℃, soluble in organic solvent. |
| Use | Used as a drug Intermediate |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| TSCA | T |
| HS Code | 29350090 |
| Hazard Class | IRRITANT |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| use | methylsulfonate is an intermediate of herbicide fomesafen. Used as a pharmaceutical intermediate Used in the production of farmland herbicides Used as a pesticide intermediate. |
| Production method | The preparation method is prepared by the reaction of methyl sulfonyl chloride and ammonia. CH3SO2Cl NH3 → CH3SO2NH2 HCl |