Chemical Name: | Methanesulfonamide, N-(2,4-dinitro-6-phenoxyphenyl)- |
CAS Number: | 51765-56-1 |
Product Number: | AG01E4MP(AGN-PC-0OBK78) |
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Molecular Formula: | C13H11N3O7S |
Molecular Weight: | 353.30734 |
4',6'-Dinitro-2'-phenoxymethanesulfonanilide is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis due to its unique properties and reactivity. In organic synthesis, this compound serves as an essential building block for the preparation of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes. Due to the presence of nitro and phenoxymethylsulfonyl groups, 4',6'-Dinitro-2'-phenoxymethanesulfonanilide can undergo diverse chemical reactions such as nucleophilic substitution, reduction, and transition metal-catalyzed reactions. This compound finds crucial applications in the development of new drug molecules, where its structural motif plays a key role in enhancing the biological activity and pharmacokinetic profile of the final products. Furthermore, its sulfonamide moiety imparts significant polarity to the molecule, making it a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of various organic compounds with tunable solubility and physicochemical properties.