Compound Q&A
How is (2-Chlorophenyl)methanesulfonyl chloride (CAS: 77421-13-7) typically synthesized?
Answer
(2-Chlorophenyl)methanesulfonyl chloride is usually synthesized by the reaction of 2-chlorophenylmethanol with thionyl chloride in the presence of an appropriate solvent like dichloromethane. This process requires careful temperature control and is often catalyzed to improve yield and selectivity.
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
