Benzenesulfinic acid sodium salt

CAS Number873-55-2
FormulaC6H5SO2Na
Mol. Weight164.16 g/mol
Benzenesulfinic acid sodium salt
What is Benzenesulfinic acid sodium salt?
Benzenesulfinic acid sodium salt is a chemical compound with CAS number 873-55-2 and molecular formula C6H5SO2Na. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Benzenesulfinic acid sodium salt has been used in synthesis of sulfones by reaction of organic halides and sodium benzenesulfinate using higher alcohols or diols as solvents1.It was also used in the synthesis of aryl sulfones via copper-catalyzed cross-coupling with boronic acids2 and vinyl sulfones via reaction with vicinal dibromides3.
Specifications
Linear Formula
C6H5SO2Na
Molecular Weight
164.16 g/mol
Assay/Purity
98%
Appearance
White to off white crystalline powder
Impurities
≤2% water
Solubility
Freely Soluble in Water
