Methylsulfonylacetonitrile ranks among the specialty chemicals gaining recent traction in manufacturing and R&D labs. Its structure (C3H5NO2S), a blend of sulfone and nitrile groups, drives its reactivity and role in niche chemical synthesis. HS Code 2930909099 covers it under organic compounds, making customs clearance straightforward for most importers eyeing China as their supply base. Density clocks in at around 1.29 g/cm3. For those who navigate regulatory standards or custom paperwork, such details matter as much as price or origin.
Sourcing Methylsulfonylacetonitrile from China brings clear advantages: competitive factory price, reliable export documentation, and contractual options payable under CIF or FOB terms. Suppliers in Shanghai, Shandong, and Jiangsu run operations certified under ISO9001, SGS, Halal, and Kosher. Quotes arrive quickly if the inquiry is specific—CAS, packaging, MOQ, and intended use. Most plants support OEM production, with MSDS, SDS, or REACH documentation ready before shipping. Frees samples and small-lot MOQ shorten lead times for new entrants or buyers upgrading their specs.
Methylsulfonylacetonitrile usually ships as a clear liquid or low-melting crystalline solid. In my experience with custom synthesis labs, its solubility in common solvents speeds up screening. Its molecular formula makes it useful for step-growth polymerizations or as a reagent in pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates. Demand often stems from innovation around raw materials, especially where unique nitriles or sulfone functionalities enable new patent filings.
Safety sheets (MSDS, SDS) highlight health hazards—skin and eye irritation, inhalation risk, possible toxicity if mishandled. Proper labeling, PPE, and controlled storage cut down on job-site accidents. Though classified as hazardous for transport, shipments under China-supply comply with GHS and international labeling. My early days in a chemical factory drove home the value of safety drills; a single missed glove or mask changes lives in minutes when dealing with raw substances.
Halal, Kosher, and ISO certifications have become pivotal, especially in export regimes. End-users in Europe ask for REACH dossiers and full TDS before opening negotiating for bulk. Factories offering SGS inspection and third-party lab validation win trust faster, especially with rising compliance expectations. Buyers benefit from clear policies on MOQ, packaging sizes (drums, IBCs, liter solutions), and after-sales technical support. Price matters, but so does the reliability of every certificate and the willingness to support with documentation or reformulation tips.
Pricing trends rise and fall with upstream raw material availability and regulatory shifts. Buyers monitoring news and adjusting purchase volumes, often get the edge at tender time. Spot-order quotes reflect exchange rates, but direct engagement with manufacturers yields deeper discounts or value-add like free samples and technical data support. In my role tracking global supply, those who build partnerships—instead of just bidding on FOB or CIF per liter—get more responsive service and fewer transit delays.
