4-Chloro-2-methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride
[CAS# 56157-92-7]

Identification

• Name: 4-Chloro-2-methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride
• Synonyms: 2-Methyl-4-chlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride; 4-Chloro-2-methylphenylsulfonyl chloride; NSC 276294
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₆Cl₂O₂S
• Molecular Weight: 225.09
• CAS Registry Number: 56157-92-7
• EC Number: 830-349-1

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.25 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.458±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 54 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Herz, Richard; DE 555140 1926.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335