2297-65-6

Basic information

• Product Name: Benzenesulfonyl bromide
• Synonyms: BENZENESULFONYL BROMIDE;Phenylsulfonyl bromide
• CAS NO: 2297-65-6
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₅BrO₂S
• Molecular Weight: 221.07
• Mol File: 2297-65-6.mol

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 19.5 °C
• Boiling Point: 301°C
• Flash Point: 136°C
• Appearance: Yellow to brown/Liquid
• Density: 1.728
• Vapor Pressure: 0.002mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.592
• CAS DataBase Reference: Benzenesulfonyl bromide(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Benzenesulfonyl bromide(2297-65-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Benzenesulfonyl bromide(2297-65-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 2297-65-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Uses

Used in Organic Synthesis:
Benzenesulfonyl bromide is used as an alkylating agent for the introduction of the benzene-sulfonyl group (-SO2C6H5) into various organic molecules. This application is crucial in the synthesis of a wide range of organic compounds, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other specialty chemicals.
Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
In the pharmaceutical industry, benzenesulfonyl bromide is utilized as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various drug molecules. Its reactivity and the unique properties of the benzene-sulfonyl group make it a valuable building block for the development of new therapeutic agents.
Used in Agrochemical Industry:
Benzenesulfonyl bromide also finds application in the agrochemical industry, where it is employed in the synthesis of active ingredients for pesticides and herbicides. The benzene-sulfonyl group can impart specific biological activities to these compounds, making them effective in controlling pests and weeds in agricultural settings.
Used in Specialty Chemicals:
In the realm of specialty chemicals, benzenesulfonyl bromide is used to produce a variety of compounds with unique properties, such as dyes, pigments, and polymers. The incorporation of the benzene-sulfonyl group can enhance the performance and stability of these materials, broadening their range of applications.

InChI:InChI=1/C6H5BrO2S/c7-10(8,9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5H

Upstream product

• 515-42-4 sodium phenylsulfonate 
• 64-17-5 ethanol 
• 6035-47-8 sodium hydroxymethanesulfinate dihydrate 
• 100-44-7 benzyl chloride 
• 618-41-7 Benzenesulfinic acid 
• 882-33-7 diphenyldisulfane 
• 1212-08-4 S-Phenyl benzenethiosulfonate 
• 28074-23-9 phenylsulfenyl bromide 
• 873-55-2 sodium benzenesulfonate 
• 98-09-9 benzenesulfonyl chloride 
• 7732-18-5 water 
• 7726-95-6 bromine 
• 7789-69-7 phosphorus pentabromide 
• 7789-60-8 phosphorus tribromide 

Downstream Products

• 98-10-2 benzenesulfonamide 
• 32244-87-4 1-p-Chlorphenyl-2.2-diethoxycarbonylvinylbenzolsulfonat 
• 131575-70-7 1-bromo-1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-phenylsulphonylethene 
• 80-38-6 fenson 
• 41856-37-5 1-bromo-2-phenylsulphonylstyrene 
• 80-37-5 N-(3-nitrophenyl)benzenesulfonamide 
• 60012-86-4 2-(phenylsulfonyl)-1-phenyl-1-propene 
• 132200-58-9 6-endo-phenylsulfonyl-7-anti-bromonorpinane 
• 132114-84-2 6-endo-phenylsulfonyl-7-syn-bromonorpinane 
• 131575-69-4 1-bromo-1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-phenylsulphonylethene 
• 56631-60-8 1-phenylsulfonyl-4-phenyl-1,3-butadiene 
• 131164-18-6 methyl 1-(phenylsulfonyl)cyclopentene-4-carboxylate 
• 51567-93-2 Benzol-sulfonsaeuretrifluormethansulfonsaeureanhydrid 

Relevant articles and documents

Synergistic Dual Role of [hmim]Br-ArSO2Cl in Cascade Sulfenylation-Halogenation of Indole: Mechanistic Insight into Regioselective C-S and C-S/C-X (X = Cl and Br) Bond Formation in One Pot

Bifunctionalized indoles are an important class of biologically active heterocyclic compounds and potential drug candidates. Because of the lack of efficient synthetic methods, one pot cascade synthesis of these compounds is rare and remains a challenge.

N-bromosuccinimide mediated decarboxylative sulfonylation of β-keto acids with sodium sulfinates toward β-keto sulfones: Evaluation of human carboxylesterase 1 activity

A N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) mediated decarboxylative sulfonylation of β-keto acids with sodium sulfinates is developed. The transformation exhibits a broad substrate scope and good functional group tolerance. Preliminary mechanistic studies showed that this reaction is likely to proceed through a nucleophilic substitution of β-keto acid with sulfonyl bromide pathway. All synthesized β-keto sulfones were evaluated the inhibitory effect against human carboxylesterase 1 (CES1). This investigation offers an expedient strategy for efficient synthesis of β-keto sulfones that are widely present in biologically active natural products and pharmaceutical agents.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING SULFONYL BROMIDE COMPOUNDS

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Conversion of thiols into sulfonyl halogenides under aerobic and metal-free conditions

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Sulfonyl halide synthesis by thiol oxyhalogenation using NBS/NCS – iPrOH

A rapid and facile method provides a general route to sulfonyl bromides/chlorides by the oxidation of thiols using NXS – ROH (X?=?Br,Cl, R?=?iPr) as an oxyhalogenation reagent. Control experiments suggest that the alcohol component is the source of oxygen. The proposed method enable the access to structurally diverse sulfonyl bromides and chlorides including challenging examples, inaccessible by other synthetic methods.

Direct difunctionalization of alkenes with sulfinic acids and NBS leading to β-bromo sulfones

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METHOD FOR PRODUCING SULFONIC ACID HALIDE COMPOUND

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Unexpected differences in the α-halogenation and related reactivity of sulfones with perhaloalkanes in KOH-t-BuOH

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Preparation of sulfonamides from sodium sulfonates: Ph3P·Br2 and Ph3P·Cl2 as a mild halogenating reagent for sulfonyl bromides and sulfonyl chlorides

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