Chemical Name: | Benzenesulfonic acid, 2,4,5-trimethyl- |
CAS Number: | 3453-84-7 |
Product Number: | AG003FM4(AGN-PC-0JPE67) |
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Molecular Formula: | C9H12O3S |
Molecular Weight: | 200.2548 |
2,4,5-Trimethylbenzenesulfonic acid, also known as mesitylenesulfonic acid, is a versatile reagent commonly used in chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a strong acid catalyst in various organic reactions due to its ability to promote both acid-catalyzed and Friedel-Crafts reactions. Its high acidity makes it particularly useful in esterification, acylation, polymerization, and alkylation reactions. Additionally, 2,4,5-Trimethylbenzenesulfonic acid is known for its ability to activate carbonyl compounds, facilitating condensation reactions and improving reaction yields. Its unique structure and properties make it a valuable tool for synthetic chemists seeking to efficiently and selectively manipulate organic molecules.