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5-Chloro-2-methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride, 97%
Description
5-Chloro-2-methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals agrochemicals and dyestuff fields.
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5-Chloro-2-methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals agrochemicals and dyestuff fields.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and bases. It is sensitive to moisture. Store under dry inert gas. Protect from humidity and water.

Specifications
Specifications
Refractive Index | 1.5697 |
Quantity | 5 g |
UN Number | UN3265 |
Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 225.09 |
Percent Purity | 97% |
Chemical Name or Material | 5-Chloro-2-methylbenzenesulfonyl 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 LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 252-306-0 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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