| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
3-CHLORO-4-METHYLBENZENESULFONIC ACID | [CAS]
98-34-0 | [Synonyms]
2-chlorotoluene-4-sulphonic acid
3-CHLORO-4-METHYLBENZENESULFONIC ACID
3-chloro-4-methylbenzene-1-sulfonic acid | [EINECS(EC#)]
202-659-1 | [Molecular Formula]
C7H7ClO3S | [MDL Number]
MFCD08704268 | [MOL File]
98-34-0.mol | [Molecular Weight]
206.647 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
3-Chloro-4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid is an intermediate in the manufacture of 2-chlorotoluene, 5-chloro-4-methyl-2-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, 2,4-dichlorobenzoic acid, and 2-chloro-4- sulfobenzoic acid.
| [Production Methods]
The production of 3-Chloro-4-methylbenzenesulfonic Acid is from toluene by sulfonation with anhydrous sulfuric acid, followed by chlorination with gaseous chlorine. |
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