Compound Q&A
How is P-TOLUENESULFINIC ACID SODIUM SALT TETRAHYDRATE (CAS: 868858-48-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
P-Toluenesulfinic acid sodium salt tetrahydrate is synthesized by reacting sodium sulfite with p-toluenesulfonyl chloride in an aqueous medium. The reaction proceeds under mild conditions, and the product crystallizes as a tetrahydrate form. Commonly used catalysts include sodium hydroxide, and the process yields a pure product with high selectivity and good yield.
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CAS No
868858-48-4
English Name
P-TOLUENESULFINIC ACID SODIUM SALT TETRAHYDRATE
Molecular Formula
C7H15NaO6S
Molecular Weight
250.25 g/mol
SMILES
Cc1ccc(cc1)S(=O)[O-].[Na+].O.O.O.O
InChIKey
MLPRYQZBDONMGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-10-28 15:15
