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CAS 4052-30-6

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4-(Methylsulfonyl)benzoic acid

Description:
4-(Methylsulfonyl)benzoic acid, with the CAS number 4052-30-6, is an organic compound characterized by a benzoic acid structure substituted with a methylsulfonyl group at the para position. This compound typically appears as a white to off-white crystalline solid. It is soluble in polar solvents such as water and methanol, owing to the presence of the carboxylic acid and sulfonyl functional groups, which can engage in hydrogen bonding. The methylsulfonyl group enhances the compound's polarity and may influence its reactivity and interaction with biological systems. 4-(Methylsulfonyl)benzoic acid is often studied for its potential applications in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly due to its ability to modulate biological activity. Its acidity is attributed to the carboxylic acid group, which can donate protons in solution, making it a weak acid. Safety data should be consulted for handling and exposure guidelines, as with any chemical substance.
Formula:C8H8O4S
InChI:InChI=1/C8H8O4S/c1-13(11,12)7-4-2-6(3-5-7)8(9)10/h2-5H,1H3,(H,9,10)/p-1
InChI key:InChIKey=AJBWNNKDUMXZLM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:S(C)(=O)(=O)C1=CC=C(C(O)=O)C=C1
Synonyms:
  • 4-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzoate
  • 4-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzoic Acid
  • 4-Carboxyphenyl methyl sulfone
  • 4-Methanesulfonyl-benzoic acid
  • 4-Methylsulphonylbenzoic Acid
  • Benzoic acid, 4-(methylsulfonyl)-
  • Benzoic acid, p-(methylsulfonyl)-
  • NSC 11336
  • P-methylsufonyl benzoic acid
  • p-(Methylsulfonyl)benzoic acid
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