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benzenesulfonic acid [1 record]

Record 1 2010-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastics Manufacturing
Universal entry(ies)
C6H5SO2OH
formula, see observation
DEF

Intermediate in the manufacture of phenol.

CONT

A derivative of benzene, which exists as a colourless oil. It is formed when benzene reacts with concentrated sulphuric acid. The parent molecule itself is much less important than its derivatives with alkyl groups in the para position of the ring, which are the archetypal detergents.

OBS

benzenesulfonic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H5SO2OH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Plasturgie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H5SO2OH
formula, see observation
OBS

acide benzènesulfonique : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H5SO2OH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Fabricación de plásticos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C6H5SO2OH
formula, see observation
OBS

Agujas o placas, solubles en agua y alcohol, algo en benceno. No solubles en éter. Tóxico por ingestión e inhalación. Irritante.

OBS

Fórmula química: C6H5SO2OH

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