CAS 20611-21-6

2-(Phenylsulfonyl)ethanol

Description:

2-(Phenylsulfonyl)ethanol, with the CAS number 20611-21-6, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a phenylsulfonyl group attached to an ethanol backbone. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid, depending on its purity and specific conditions. It features a sulfonyl functional group, which contributes to its reactivity and potential applications in organic synthesis, particularly in the formation of sulfonamide derivatives. The hydroxyl group (-OH) in the ethanol moiety provides the compound with polar characteristics, enhancing its solubility in polar solvents. Additionally, the presence of the phenyl group can influence its electronic properties and steric hindrance, making it useful in various chemical reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions and coupling reactions. Due to its functional groups, 2-(Phenylsulfonyl)ethanol may also exhibit biological activity, although specific biological properties would require further investigation. Overall, this compound serves as a valuable intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry.

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₃S

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10O3S/c9-6-7-12(10,11)8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5,9H,6-7H2

InChI key: InChIKey=PQVYYVANSPZIKE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: S(CCO)(=O)(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1

Synonyms:

• 2-(Benzenesulfonyl)ethan-1-ol
• 2-(Benzenesulfonyl)ethanol
• 2-Hydroxyethyl phenyl sulfone
• Ethanol, 2-(phenylsulfonyl)-
• Phenyl 2-hydroxyethyl sulfoxide
• β-(Phenylsulfonyl)ethanol
• 2-(Phenylsulfonyl)ethanol

2-(Phenylsulfonyl)ethanol

CAS: 20611-21-6

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₃S

Molecular weight: 186.2282

Ref: IN-DA002AIQ

2-(Phenylsulphonyl)ethanol

CAS: 20611-21-6

2-(Phenylsulphonyl)ethanol

Purity: 95%

Molecular weight: 186.23g/mol

Ref: 54-OR10975

2-(Phenylsulfonyl)ethanol

CAS: 20611-21-6

Formula: C₆H₅SO₂CH₂CH₂OH

Molecular weight: 186.23

Ref: 7W-GT8697

2-(Phenylsulfonyl)ethanol

CAS: 20611-21-6

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₃S

Purity: 97.0%

Color and Shape: Oil

Molecular weight: 186.23

Ref: 10-F003120

Ethanol, 2-(phenylsulfonyl)-

CAS: 20611-21-6

Ethanol, 2-(phenylsulfonyl)- is a synthetic chemical compound. It is used as an electron donor in the Suzuki coupling reaction and has shown significant cytotoxicity against tumour cell lines. This product also has been used in the synthesis of naphthalene and pulchella. The mechanism for its cytotoxicity involves the desulfurization of tyrosinase, which is an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of dihydroxyphenylalanine to melanin. This product has also been shown to be effective against glandularia with structural studies showing that it reacts with sulfonic acid groups.

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₃S

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 186.23 g/mol

Ref: 3D-VAA61121