Compound Q&A
What is 4-(Methylsulfonyl)benzaldehyde (CAS: 5398-77-6)?
Answer
4-(Methylsulfonyl)benzaldehyde (CAS: 5398-77-6) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C8H8O2S. It features a benzene ring substituted with a methylsulfonyl group at the 4-position and an aldehyde functional group. This compound is a white crystalline solid, soluble in organic solvents, and exhibits moderate polarity. It is commonly used as an intermediate in chemical synthesis due to its reactivity and structural versatility.
About
CAS No
5398-77-6
English Name
4-(Methylsulfonyl)benzaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C8H8O3S
Molecular Weight
184.22 g/mol
SMILES
CS(=O)(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C=O
InChIKey
PSVPUHBSBYJSMQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09
