Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 4-(Methylsulfonyl)benzaldehyde (CAS: 5398-77-6)?
Answer
4-(Methylsulfonyl)benzaldehyde (CAS: 5398-77-6) is primarily used in pharmaceuticals as a building block for drug development, particularly in compounds targeting inflammation and oxidative stress. It also serves in the fragrance and flavor industry as a component in synthetic aroma compounds. Additionally, it is employed in industrial applications for polymer synthesis and research in organic chemistry for creating sulfur-containing derivatives.
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
