ethanesulfonamide

Ethanesulfonamide is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C2H7NO3S. It is a derivative of ethane, where one hydrogen atom is replaced by a sulfonamide group. The sulfonamide group consists of a sulfur atom bonded to an amino group and two oxygen atoms. Ethanesulfonamide is a white crystalline solid at room temperature. It is soluble in water and many organic solvents. The compound is used in various chemical syntheses and as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals. Ethanesulfonamide is also used in the pharmaceutical industry as a building block for the synthesis of sulfonamide drugs, which are known for their antibacterial and antifungal properties. The compound can be synthesized through various chemical reactions, including sulfonation of ethane and subsequent amination of the resulting sulfonyl chloride. Ethanesulfonamide is a versatile chemical due to its reactivity and the presence of multiple functional groups, making it a valuable reagent in organic chemistry.