| Identification | |
| Name: | 2-Methylbenzenesulfonamide |
| Synonyms: | o-Toluenesulphonamide; 2-Methylbenzene-1-sulfonamide; 2-Toluene Suldonamide; ORTHO TOLUENE SULFONAMIDE; O-TOLUENE SULFONAMIDE; o-Methylbenzenesulfonamide |
| CAS: | 88-19-7 |
| EINECS: | 201-808-8 |
| Molecular Formula: | C7H9NO2S |
| Molecular Weight: | 171.21 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C7H9NO2S/c1-6-4-2-3-5-7(6)11(8,9)10/h2-5H,1H3,(H2,8,9,10) |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | 25kg |
| Flash Point: | 53.5 ºC |
| Density: | 1.271 g/cm3 |
| Stability: | No data. |
| Solubility: | Slightly soluble |
| Appearance: | white to off-white crystalline powder |
| Report: |
IARC Cancer Review: Group 2B IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 7 ,1987,p. 334.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; Animal Limited Evidence IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 22 ,1980,p. 111.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) . Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. EPA Genetic Toxicology Program. |
| Flash Point: | 53.5 ºC |
| Storage Temperature: | Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage. |
| Color: | OCTAHEDRAL CRYSTALS FROM ALC, PRISMS FROM WATER COLORLESS CRYSTALS |
| Usage: | Starting material for preparation of saccharin. Ortho- & para-toluenesulfonamide mixt is used as a reactive plasticizer. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xn:Harmful
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