Compound Q&A
How is Sodium 4-butylnaphthalene-1-sulfonate (CAS: 25638-17-9) typically synthesized?
Answer
Sodium 4-butylnaphthalene-1-sulfonate (CAS: 25638-17-9) is synthesized through the sulfonation of 4-butylnaphthalene using sulfur trioxide in the presence of a solvent like toluene. The reaction is highly exothermic and requires careful temperature control. The product is then neutralized with sodium hydroxide to form the sodium salt. The synthesis typically yields a high purity product with good selectivity.
About
CAS No
25638-17-9
English Name
Sodium 4-butylnaphthalene-1-sulfonate
Molecular Formula
C14H15NaO3S
Molecular Weight
286.32 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCc1ccc(c2c1cccc2)S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+]
InChIKey
AGVNDXHAPPQIMH-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-09-07 10:19
