o-Toluenesulfonamide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

o-Toluene sulfonamide was mainly produced as a chemical intermediate for the production of saccharin. A mixture of o-Toluene sulfonamide with the p-isomer is used as a plasticizer for hot -melt adhesives, a chemical intermediate for fluorescent pigments and a chemical intermediate for plasticizer resins. (S080800). Studies suggest that o-Toluene sulfonamide has potential mutagenic activity.

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Applications
o-Toluene sulfonamide was mainly produced as a chemical intermediate for the production of saccharin. A mixture of o-Toluene sulfonamide with the p-isomer is used as a plasticizer for hot -melt adhesives, a chemical intermediate for fluorescent pigments and a chemical intermediate for plasticizer resins. (S080800). Studies suggest that o-Toluene sulfonamide has potential mutagenic activity.

Solubility
Soluble in water (1.6 g/L at 25°C).

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Stable under recommended storage conditions. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, bases and acids.