2-Cyanobenzenemethanesulfonyl chloride
[CAS# 51045-34-2]

Identification

• Name: 2-Cyanobenzenemethanesulfonyl chloride
• Synonyms: (2-Cyanophenyl)methanesulfonyl chloride; 2-Cyano-alpha-toluenesulfonyl chloride
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₆ClNO₂S
• Molecular Weight: 215.66
• CAS Registry Number: 51045-34-2
• EC Number: 873-142-1

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.41 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.45±0.1 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 85-86 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2017 ACD/Labs)

^** Ruggli, Paul; Helvetica Chimica Acta 1931, V14, P541-5.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1C	H314