Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (2-Chlorophenyl)methanesulfonyl chloride (CAS: 77421-13-7)?
Answer
(2-Chlorophenyl)methanesulfonyl chloride is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 220.59 g/mol. It has low water solubility but good solubility in organic solvents like dichloromethane and acetone. This compound is highly reactive, particularly with primary amines and alcohols. It is used in organic synthesis for its sulfonating properties.
About
CAS No
77421-13-7
English Name
(2-Chlorophenyl)methanesulfonyl chloride
Molecular Formula
C7H6Cl2O2S
Molecular Weight
225.1 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C(=C1)CS(=O)(=O)Cl)Cl
InChIKey
CHPZYFXSICSCNY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-04 22:30
