Organic Intermediate

Benzenesulfonamide, molecular formula C6H7NO2S, molecular weight 157.18. White needle or flake crystal. Soluble in hot alcohol and ether, slightly soluble in water. In case of open flame and high heat, it is flammable. It decomposes when heated, and releases toxic gases such as nitrogen and sulfur oxides. For organic synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates. It can be obtained by amination of benzenesulfonyl chloride.