Methanesulfonamide

• CAT Number: R014926
• CAS Number: 3144-09-0
• Molecular Formula: CH5NO2S
• Molecular Weight: 95.116
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Mesylamide; Methanesulfonic Amide; Methanesulphonamide; Methylsulfonamide; NSC 191039; NSC 271
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: methanesulfonamide
• InChI: InChI=1S/CH5NO2S/c1-5(2,3)4/h1H3,(H2,2,3,4)
• InChIKey: HNQIVZYLYMDVSB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CS(=O)(=O)N

Methanesulfonamide (Cat No.:R014926) is a small organic compound featuring a sulfonamide functional group, commonly used in pharmaceutical research and development. It serves as a building block in the synthesis of various drugs, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition, such as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Methanesulfonamide’s sulfonamide group imparts excellent reactivity, making it a useful intermediate for creating bioactive molecules in medicinal chemistry. Additionally, its relatively simple structure allows for easy incorporation into complex molecules, enabling the exploration of new therapeutic agents. Methanesulfonamide plays a key role in the development of drugs for conditions like glaucoma, cancer, and bacterial infections.