Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Sodium benzenesulfonate (CAS: 515-42-4)?
Answer
Sodium benzenesulfonate is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry as a sulfonating agent and in the production of detergents and dyes. It also serves as a precursor for other organic compounds and is applied in food processing as a stabilizer. Additionally, it finds use in research for chemical synthesis and in the textile industry for dye fixation and processing.
About
CAS No
515-42-4
English Name
Sodium benzenesulfonate
Molecular Formula
C6H5NaO3S
Molecular Weight
180.16 g/mol
SMILES
O=S(C1=CC=CC=C1)([O-])=O.[Na+]
InChIKey
MZSDGDXXBZSFTG-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08