2-(METHYLSULFONYL)ETHANOL
Synonym(s):2-Hydroxyethyl methyl sulfone
- CAS NO.:15205-66-0
- Empirical Formula: C3H8O3S
- Molecular Weight: 124.16
- MDL number: MFCD00014747
- EINECS: 239-261-2
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

What is 2-(METHYLSULFONYL)ETHANOL?
Chemical properties
Clear yellow liquid or low melting solid
The Uses of 2-(METHYLSULFONYL)ETHANOL
2-(Methylsulfonyl)ethanol may be used as reagent in the synthesis of phenols from aryl fluorides. It may be used in the preparation of 2-(methylsulfonyl)ethyl N,N-bis(2-chloroethyl)phosphorodiamidate. 2-Hydroxyethyl Methyl Sulfone, is the versatile building block used in the synthesis of more complex sulfur containing compounds. It can be used for the studies of inhibitor and substrate moieties to acetylcholinesterase.
General Description
Reaction of 2-(methylsulfonyl)ethanol with cotton cellulose yields methylsulfonylethyl substituents in the 2-O- to 6-O-positions of the monosubstituted D-glucopyranosyl unit of cotton cellulose.
Properties of 2-(METHYLSULFONYL)ETHANOL
Melting point: | 31-33 °C(lit.) |
Boiling point: | 148-149 °C(lit.) |
Density | 1.33 |
refractive index | 1.478-1.48 |
Flash point: | >230 °F |
storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly) |
form | solid |
pka | 13.61±0.10(Predicted) |
color | White to Almost white |
Water Solubility | Soluble in water. |
BRN | 1746915 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 15205-66-0(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Safety information for 2-(METHYLSULFONYL)ETHANOL
Signal word | Warning |
Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P301+P330+P331:IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-(METHYLSULFONYL)ETHANOL
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