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Sodium p-toluenesulfinate is a white to off-white crystalline solid used as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis. It is commonly employed in the preparation of sulfone, sulfonamide, and other sulfur-containing compounds, as well as in radical and coupling reactions. The compound is widely used in research and industrial laboratories for chemical synthesis applications.
Synonym: sodium 4-methylbenzenesulfinate, sodium p-toluenesulfinate, p-toluenesulfinic acid sodium salt, sodium toluene-4-sulphinate, sodium p-tolylsulfinate, sodium 4-toluenesulfinate, benzenesulfinic acid, 4-methyl-, sodium salt, unii-7cku5w4trm, p-toluenesulfinic acid, sodium salt, p-toluensulfinan sodny czech
| Appearance | White to light yellow powder or crystals |
| Melting Point | > 300 °C (decomposes) |
| pH of Liquid, Typical (10% soln) | ~≤ 10 (10% aqueous; typical pH max ~10) |
| Specific Gravity Approx | ~1.40 g/cm³ (solid density approx) |
| Odor | Characteristic mild/organic solid odor (not typically formally specified) |
| Color | White to light yellow |
| Linear Formula | C₇H₇NaO₂S |
| IUPAC Name | sodium 4‑methylbenzenesulfinate |
| Formula Weight | 178.18 g/mol |
| percent purity | ≥ 96 – 98 % (varies by grade) |
| Physical Form | Solid (powder or crystalline) |
| Chemical Name or Material | Sodium p‑Toluenesulfinate (p‑toluenesulfinic acid sodium salt) |
| Content / Assay Percent Range | ≥ 98 % (HPLC or similar) |
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GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS). For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
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