Phenyl Vinyl Sulfone

• CAT Number: R032182
• CAS Number: 5535-48-8
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O2S
• Molecular Weight: 168.21
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (Ethenylsulfonyl)benzene; Ethenyl Phenyl Sulfone; NSC 35394; URI 744; Vinylsulfonylbenzene
• Storage: Store at -20C
• IUPAC Name: ethenylsulfonylbenzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O2S/c1-2-11(9,10)8-6-4-3-5-7-8/h2-7H,1H2
• InChIKey: UJTPZISIAWDGFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C=CS(=O)(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1

Phenyl Vinyl Sulfone(CAT: R032182) is an aromatic vinyl sulfone compound with the molecular formula C₈H₈O₂S, consisting of a phenyl group linked to a vinyl sulfone moiety. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid or crystalline solid and is soluble in many organic solvents. Known for its strong electrophilic reactivity, phenyl vinyl sulfone readily undergoes Michael-type additions with nucleophiles, making it valuable in synthetic organic chemistry. It is employed in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials, as well as in bioconjugation strategies. Its stable yet highly reactive sulfone group offers versatility in designing functionalized molecules for research and industrial applications.