2,5-Dimethylbenzenesulfonic acid

CAS Number: 609-54-1

Molecular Formula: C8H10O3S

Purity: 98% purity

About 2,5-Dimethylbenzenesulfonic acid

2,5-Dimethylbenzenesulfonic acid (CAS 609-54-1) serves as a critical acid catalyst and intermediate in the synthesis of high purity fine chemicals, particularly for the American textile and dye industry where 98% purity (Industrial) is standard for achieving superior color fastness and vibrant azo-pigment profiles. p-X...

2,5-Dimethylbenzenesulfonic acid Specifications

CAS Number

609-54-1

Molecular Formula

C8H10O3S

Molecular Weight

186.23 g/mol

IUPAC Name

2,5-dimethylbenzenesulfonic acid

Canonical SMILES

CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C)S(=O)(=O)O

InChI Key

IRLYGRLEBKCYPY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS Number

609-54-1

Molecular Formula

C8H10O3S

Molecular Weight

186.23 g/mol

IUPAC Name

2,5-dimethylbenzenesulfonic acid

Canonical SMILES

CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C)S(=O)(=O)O

InChI Key

IRLYGRLEBKCYPY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Molecular Weight

186.23 g/mol

Purity

98% purity

Physical appearance

White to orange to green powder to crystal

Agrochemical Intermediate

A critical organic intermediate primarily used as a precursor in the synthesis of selective triketone herbicides, such as mesotrione, for weed management in cornfields

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

An important building block utilized in the synthesis of various medicinal compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients

Dye Intermediate

A versatile starting material employed in the production of specialized dyes and organic pigments

Organic Synthesis Building Block

A functionalized sulfonic acid derivative used in academic and industrial research for the development of complex molecules with diverse biological activities

Hydrotrope

A specialized chemical used in domestic and industrial cleaning products, such as laundry detergents and hard surface cleaners, to help solubilize water-insoluble ingredients.