4-(Methylsulfonyl)benzaldehyde , 98% , 5398-77-6

CAS NO.：5398-77-6

Empirical Formula: C8H8O3S

Molecular Weight: 184.21

MDL number: MFCD00216485

EINECS: 674-175-2

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: 155-161 °C
• Boiling point: 288.16°C (rough estimate)
• Density: 1.3761 (rough estimate)
• refractive index: 1.5151 (estimate)
• storage temp.: under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C
• solubility: Chloroform, Methanol
• form: Crystalline Powder or Crystals
• color: Light yellow-beige to light brown
• Stability: Hygroscopic

Description and Uses

4-Methylsulfonyl benzaldehyde is an organic compound that can be synthesized by a number of different methods. It is soluble in water and has a melting point of about 212 degrees Celsius. It has been shown to have anti-cancer properties, as well as inhibitory effects on Cox-2 enzyme, which is involved in inflammation.

4-(Methylsulfonyl)benzaldehyde has been used in the preparation of arylidene-thiazolidinedione derivatives for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS07
• Signal word: Warning
• Hazard statements: H302-H315-H319-H335
• Precautionary statements: P261-P264-P270-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338
• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Risk Statements: 36
• Safety Statements: 24/25-26
• Hazard Note: Irritant
• HS Code: 29130000