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ACIDE BENZENESULFONIQUE [2 records]

Record 1 2011-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
HOC6H4SO3H
formula, see observation
1333-39-7
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a yellowish liquid, becoming brown on exposure to air, soluble in water and alcohol, used in water analysis, electroplated tin coating baths, manufacture of intermediates and dyes, pharmaceuticals, and as laboratory reagent.

OBS

Chemical formula: HOC6H4SO3H

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
HOC6H4SO3H
formula, see observation
1333-39-7
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : HOC6H4SO3H

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
HOC6H4SO3H
formula, see observation
1333-39-7
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: HOC6H4SO3H

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Record 2 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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