Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Methyl 4-(chlorosulfonyl)benzoate (CAS: 69812-51-7)?
Answer
Methyl 4-(chlorosulfonyl)benzoate is a crystalline white solid with a molecular weight of approximately 261.04 g/mol. It has a high solubility in common organic solvents like dichloromethane and acetonitrile. This compound is highly reactive, particularly towards nucleophiles, making it useful in synthetic chemistry. It is insoluble in water and has a pKa of about 2.5.
About
CAS No
69812-51-7
English Name
Methyl 4-(chlorosulfonyl)benzoate
Molecular Formula
C8H7ClO4S
Molecular Weight
234.66 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)S(=O)(=O)Cl
InChIKey
MOFQDKOKODUZPK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-16 16:48
