Benzene sulphonyl chloride, 98%

Name: Benzene sulphonyl chloride, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-010824

About Benzene sulphonyl chloride, 98%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Benzene sulphonyl chloride (Synthesis grade), an organosulfur compound registered under CAS number 98-09-9 with a typical assay of 98%. Formula C6H5ClO2S, molecular weight 176.62 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is benzenesulfonyl chloride. It is also known as Phenylsulfonyl chloride or Benzene sulfochloride.

The material typically appears as a colourless to light yellow liquid. Key physical data: a melting point of 13-15 °C and a density of 1.384 g/mL at 25 °C. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for food and flavour applications and diagnostic assays. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and food and beverage processing.

Standard pack sizes are 500 mL, 5 kg and 160 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Food & flavour applications
Diagnostic assays

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Benzene sulphonyl chloride, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-010824
CAS Number	98-09-9
IUPAC name	benzenesulfonyl chloride
Molecular formula	C₆H₅ClO₂S
Molecular weight	176.62 g/mol
Exact mass	175.9699
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29049990
InChIKey	CSKNSYBAZOQPLR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)S(=O)(=O)Cl
PubChem CID	7369

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless to light yellow liquid
Melting point	13-15 °C
Density	1.384 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	1.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	42.5 Å²
UN number	UN 2225
Synonyms	Phenylsulfonyl chloride, Benzene sulfochloride, Benzenesulfonic chloride, Benzene sulfonechloride, Benzenosulfochloride, Benzenesulphonyl chloride, Benzolsulfochloride, Benezenesulfochloride, Benzenosulphochloride, Benzenesulfon chloride, Benzenesulfonic(acid)chloride, Benzenesulfonic (acid) chloride

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P233, P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P272, P280, P284, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P330, P333 + P317, P337 + P317, P342 + P316

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Benzene sulphonyl chloride, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Benzene sulphonyl chloride, 98% is 98-09-9. It is also known as Phenylsulfonyl chloride, Benzene sulfochloride, Benzenesulfonic chloride.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Benzene sulphonyl chloride, 98%?

Benzene sulphonyl chloride, 98% has the molecular formula C6H5ClO2S and a molecular weight of 176.62 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is benzenesulfonyl chloride.

Which grade and pack sizes of Benzene sulphonyl chloride, 98% can I order?

We supply Benzene sulphonyl chloride, 98% in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 500 mL, 5 kg, 160 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Benzene sulphonyl chloride, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Benzene sulphonyl chloride, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Benzene sulphonyl chloride, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Benzene sulphonyl chloride, 98% is classified as hazardous (UN 2225), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.