Description
(Ethylsulphonyl)benzene (CAS No. 599-70-2) is a high-purity organic sulfone compound with the molecular formula C8H10O2S. Also known as ethylsulfonylbenzene or ethyl phenyl sulphone, this chemical is widely used in pharmaceutical synthesis, agrochemical research, and advanced material science applications. The compound features a sulfonyl functional group (-SO2) bonded to an ethyl and phenyl moiety, offering unique reactivity for nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (HPLC/GC) and is supplied in sealed, light-resistant containers to maintain stability. Ideal for use as a building block in medicinal chemistry, cross-coupling reactions, or as a polar aprotic solvent modifier. Available in quantities ranging from 5g to 10kg with custom packaging options upon request.
Properties
- CAS Number: 599-70-2
- Complexity: 195
- IUPAC Name: ethylsulfonylbenzene
- InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10O2S/c1-2-11(9,10)8-6-4-3-5-7-8/h3-7H,2H2,1H3
- InChI Key: VBQUDDWATQWCPP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 170.04015073
- Molecular Formula: C8H10O2S
- Molecular Weight: 170.23
- SMILES: CCS(=O)(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1
- Topological: 42.5
- Monoisotopic Mass: 170.04015073
- Physical Description: Solid;
- Synonyms: 599-70-2, (Ethylsulfonyl)benzene, ethyl phenyl sulphone, (Ethylsulphonyl)benzene, EINECS 209-972-2, 209-972-2, Ethyl phenyl sulfone, Ethylsulfonylbenzene, Sulfone, ethyl phenyl, (ethanesulfonyl)benzene, Benzene, (ethylsulfonyl)-, MFCD00025081, ethylphenyl sulfone, 72428-03-6, Phenyl ethyl sulfone, ethylsulonylbenzene, 3blu, Ethanesulfonyl-benzene, (Ethylsulfonyl)benzene #, Ethyl phenyl sulfone, 97%, SCHEMBL40519, SCHEMBL159759, SCHEMBL159760, SCHEMBL160580, SCHEMBL180713, SCHEMBL214852, CHEMBL162438, SCHEMBL4653309, SCHEMBL15873589, SCHEMBL15873591, Benzene, methyl(methylsulfonyl)-, VBQUDDWATQWCPP-UHFFFAOYSA-, DTXSID00870664, CHEBI:194780, AKOS006221858, PS-6253, AC-16483, SY018008, DB-053504, CS-0204411, E0427, NS00043875, ST50406102, D90513, InChI=1/C8H10O2S/c1-2-11(9,10)8-6-4-3-5-7-8/h3-7H,2H2,1H3
Application
(Ethylsulphonyl)benzene serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of sulfonamide-based pharmaceuticals. Researchers utilize this compound as a polar solvent additive to enhance reaction yields in Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions. In material science, it functions as a precursor for designing sulfone-containing polymers with high thermal stability. The ethylsulfonyl moiety also finds application in agrochemical synthesis as a metabolically stable functional group.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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