Benzenesulfonic acid, nitro-, sodium salt

• CAT Number: I023222
• CAS Number: 27215-71-0
• Molecular Formula: C6H4NNaO5S
• Molecular Weight: 225.15
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: Benzenesulfonic acid, nitro-, sodium salt
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H5NO5S.Na/c8-7(9)5-3-1-2-4-6(5)13(10,11)12;/h1-4H,(H,10,11,12);/q;+1/p-1
• InChIKey: LIBWRRJGKWQFSD-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: O=S(C1=CC=CC=C1[N+]([O-])=O)([O-])=O.[Na+]

Benzenesulfonic acid (Cat No.: I023222), nitro-, sodium salt is an organic compound featuring a benzene ring substituted with both a nitro group and a sulfonic acid group, neutralized by a sodium ion. This water-soluble compound is commonly used as an intermediate in dye and pigment synthesis, as well as in the production of detergents and specialty chemicals. Its functional groups allow for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in industrial and pharmaceutical chemistry. It also serves as a reagent in sulfonation and nitration reactions.

Reference

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