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2-Nitrobenzenesulfonyl chloride, 97%
Description
2-Nitrobenzenesulfonyl chloride acts as a reagent to form 2-nitrobenzenesulfonyl derivatives of alcohols and amines. It is also involved in the selective cleavage with thiophenol without displacement of the nitro group. Further, it is used in the preparation of renin inhibitors. In addition to this, it finds application as an anticonvulsant.
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2-Nitrobenzenesulfonyl chloride acts as a reagent to form 2-nitrobenzenesulfonyl derivatives of alcohols and amines. It is also involved in the selective cleavage with thiophenol without displacement of the nitro group. Further, it is used in the preparation of renin inhibitors. In addition to this, it finds application as an anticonvulsant.
Solubility
Soluble in toluene, tetrahydrofuran, methylene chloride, ethyl acetate and dimethylformamide. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 64°C to 69°C |
Assay Percent Range | 0.97 |
Quantity | 25 g |
UN Number | UN3261 |
Beilstein | 521155 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | Soluble in toluene,tetrahydrofuran,methylene chloride,ethyl acetate and dimethylformamide. Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 221.62 |
Percent Purity | 97% |
Chemical Name or Material | 2-Nitrobenzenesulfonyl chloride |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H314-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 216-907-1 |
TSCA | Yes |
storageNote1 | Moisture Sensitive |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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