CAS 16712-69-9: Ethylbenzenesulfonylchloride

4-Ethylbenzenesulphonyl chloride

4-Ethylbenzenesulfonyl chloride is a chemical compound that is used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. It inhibits lysine residues from being acetylated, which prevents the formation of nerve tissue. 4-Ethylbenzenesulfonyl chloride is also an antidiabetic drug that has been shown to decrease blood sugar levels and insulin production by pancreatic cells. It is also an anti-inflammatory agent that can be used to treat sciatic pain, and it has been shown to have potential use as a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. 4-Ethylbenzenesulfonyl chloride may be useful in the treatment of other diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and arthritis.

4-Ethylbenzenesulfonyl chloride is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals agrochemicals and dyestuff fields. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.