INTRODUCTION

Methyl-2-Methoxy-5-Sulfamoyl Benzoate (MSMB) is a sulfur containing organic building block acting as a chemical intermediate. MSMB contains ester and sulfamoyl functional groups, which make it useful as a pharmaceutical and fine-chemical intermediate.
It is mainly used in pharmaceutical research and synthesis of many pharmaceutical compounds used as anticoagulants, HCV NS5B polymerase inhibitors, therapeutic drugs for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and oral hypoglycemic agents.

Manufacture
MSMB is synthesized using qualified aromatic benzoic acid–derived starting materials, with controlled introduction of the sulfamoyl functionality, followed by purification, drying.

Synonym(s)Benzoic acid, 5-(aminosulfonyl)-2-methoxy-, methyl ester
CAS no.33045-52-2
EINECS no.251-358-1
Molecular formulaC9H11NO5S
Molecular weight245.25
Structure

Applications

API & Advanced Intermediate Synthesis
It serves as a precursor in the production of diverse therapeutic compounds, including Diuretics: Anti-inflammatory agents, Anticoagulants, HCV NS5B Polymerase inhibitors, oral hypoglycemic agents.
Precursor for designing inhibitors for treating neurological disorders.
Fine Chemicals & Custom Synthesis
As a vital intermediate in the synthesis of specialty chemicals. 
Pharmaceutical R&D
Intermediate for sulfonamide-containing drugs, as the sulfamoyl group is common in many APIs.
Serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for SAR (structure–activity relationship) studies.
Process Development
Employed in route scouting and scale-up studies for sulfonamide-based molecules.
Helps evaluate crystallization behavior, impurity profiling, and stability.
Research & Analytical Use
Reference or starting material in academic and industrial research involving sulfonamide chemistry.
Used to study ester–amide transformations, substitution reactions, and metabolic stability.

SPECIFICATIONS

TestUnitSpecification
AppearanceWhite to off white powder
Moisture Content%NMT 0.50
Sulphated Ash%NMT 0.50
Melting Point°C172 – 178
Related Substances
2- Methoxy-5-Sulfamoyl Benzoic Acid%NMT 0.20
2- Methoxy-5-Sulfamoyl Benzamide%NMT 0.50
Any other Impurity%NMT 0.50
Total Impurities%NMT 1.0
Purity (By HPLC)%NLT 99.0
Purity (By Titrimertry)%98.0 – 101.0

STORAGE & PRECAUTION
Store at ambient conditions

PACKING
25 kg drum

REACH Status
Registered

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