Methanesulfonamide is a versatile sulfonamide compound widely used as a pharmaceutical intermediate and biochemical reagent. It exhibits a melting point of 85-89°C (lit.) and boiling point of 208.2±23.0°C at 760 mmHg, with a density of 1.4±0.1 g/cm³. The compound is soluble in water, ethanol, acetone, and THF, but insoluble in toluene. As a key building block in organic synthesis, it finds applications in drug development (particularly for sulfonamide-class antibiotics) and agrochemical production. Storage should be in sealed containers under dry conditions at room temperature. Safety precautions include wearing gloves/eye protection due to potential skin/eye irritation (GHS Category 2).
