phenylsulfonates
Phenylsulfonates are a class of organic compounds characterized by the presence of a phenyl group attached to a sulfonate functional group. The general formula for a phenylsulfonate is C6H5SO3R, where R can be a hydrogen atom, a metal cation, or an organic radical. These compounds are essentially salts or esters of benzenesulfonic acid.
The synthesis of phenylsulfonates typically involves the reaction of benzenesulfonyl chloride with an alcohol or phenol
Phenylsulfonates exhibit a range of physical and chemical properties depending on the nature of the R group.
Applications of phenylsulfonates are diverse. Some phenylsulfonates are used as intermediates in the synthesis of dyes,