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2-Nitrobenzenesulfonyl chloride, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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

- 2-Nitrobenzenesulfonyl chloride
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Nitrobenzenesulfonyl chloride
RUO – Research Use Only
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