Chemical Name: | Benzenesulfonamide, N,N-dimethyl- |
CAS Number: | 14417-01-7 |
Product Number: | AG001J2B(AGN-PC-0JLV2U) |
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MDL No: | MFCD00514037 |
Molecular Formula: | C8H11NO2S |
Molecular Weight: | 185.2434 |
N,N-Dimethylbenzenesulfonamide, also known as tosylamide, is a versatile compound commonly employed in chemical synthesis as a useful building block. Its unique structure featuring a sulfonamide group allows it to participate in a variety of reactions to form new carbon-nitrogen bonds. This compound is frequently used as a nucleophilic amine source due to the electron-withdrawing nature of the sulfonamide moiety, making it a key reagent in organic transformations such as nucleophilic substitutions, amidations, and cyclizations. Additionally, N,N-Dimethylbenzenesulfonamide can serve as a protecting group for amines in organic synthesis, enabling selective transformations and facilitating the synthesis of complex molecules. Its broad synthetic utility and compatibility with diverse reaction conditions make it a valuable tool for the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals.