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What are the physical and chemical properties of [(Fluoromethyl)sulfonyl]benzene (CAS: 20808-12-2)?
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[(Fluoromethyl)sulfonyl]benzene (CAS: 20808-12-2) is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 212.08 g/mol. It has poor water solubility but is highly soluble in organic solvents like dichloromethane and acetonitrile. This compound is reactive towards nucleophiles and can undergo sulfonation reactions. It is used in various synthetic applications due to its unique chemical properties.
About
CAS No
20808-12-2
English Name
[(Fluoromethyl)sulfonyl]benzene
Molecular Formula
C7H7FO2S
Molecular Weight
174.2 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)S(=O)(=O)CF
InChIKey
DENHPZASLKBBHA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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