Chemical Name: | Benzenesulfonamide, 2-methyl- |
CAS Number: | 88-19-7 |
Product Number: | AG0033E7(AGN-PC-0C1CF6) |
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Molecular Formula: | C7H9NO2S |
Molecular Weight: | 171.2169 |
2-Methylbenzene-1-sulfonamide, also known as toluenesulfonamide, is a versatile chemical compound widely used in chemical synthesis. It serves as a valuable building block in the production of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. 2-Methylbenzene-1-sulfonamide is often employed as a protecting group for amines during organic reactions, helping to control regioselectivity and enhance reaction yields. Additionally, this compound can act as a reagent in organic transformations, such as the formation of amides and sulfonamides through coupling reactions. Its unique properties make it a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and play a vital role in the development of new chemical entities in the pharmaceutical industry.