Benzene sulfonic acid sodium salt

• CAT Number: R070108
• CAS Number: 515-42-4
• Molecular Formula: C6H5NaO3S
• Molecular Weight: 180.153
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Sodium benzenesulfonate
• Storage: RT
• IUPAC Name: sodium;benzenesulfonate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H6O3S.Na/c7-10(8,9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6;/h1-5H,(H,7,8,9);/q;+1/p-1
• InChIKey: MZSDGDXXBZSFTG-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+]

Benzene Sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt is an aromatic sulfonate compound commonly used as a surfactant and in various industrial applications. As a sodium salt of benzenesulfonic acid, it exhibits excellent solubility in water, making it ideal for use in detergents, emulsifiers, and cleaning agents. This compound is also employed in chemical synthesis as a reagent for sulfonation reactions, facilitating the introduction of sulfonate groups into organic molecules. Its ability to enhance solubility and stability of other compounds makes it valuable in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Ongoing research continues to explore its utility in different chemical processes and formulations.