
Catalog Number	AR01BCXN
Chemical Name	Sodium phenylmethanesulfinate
CAS Number	51793-64-7
Molecular Formula	C7H7NaO2S
Molecular Weight	178.1841
MDL Number	MFCD24113288
SMILES	[O-]S(=O)Cc1ccccc1.[Na+]

Sodium phenylmethanesulfinate is a versatile chemical compound that finds its application in various chemical synthesis processes. As a sulfinate derivative, it serves as a valuable reagent in organic chemistry, specifically in the synthesis of sulfones and sulfoxides. Sodium phenylmethanesulfinate is commonly employed as a mild and selective reducing agent, capable of converting various functional groups such as ketones, aldehydes, and α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds to their corresponding sulfones or sulfoxides under relatively mild reaction conditions.Additionally, sodium phenylmethanesulfinate is often utilized in the asymmetric synthesis of chiral sulfoxides, where it can facilitate the introduction of both steric and electronic effects to control the stereochemistry of the final product. This compound is particularly valued for its ability to enable chemoselective transformations while avoiding unwanted side reactions, making it a preferred choice in complex synthetic schemes. The unique reactivity and selectivity of sodium phenylmethanesulfinate make it a valuable tool for chemists working in the field of organic synthesis, offering a convenient and efficient method for the preparation of structurally diverse molecules with controlled stereochemistry and functional group compatibility.