4-Methylsulfonylnitrobenzene is a key nitroaromatic sulfone compound widely used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. It features a melting point of 152-154°C (lit.) and boiling point of 402.2±42.0°C at 760 mmHg. The compound has a density of 1.350±0.06 g/cm³ and is practically insoluble in water (<0.1 g/100 mL at 25°C). Storage should be in sealed dry conditions at room temperature, protected from light. As a nitro-containing compound, it requires safety precautions including protective gloves and eye/face protection during handling. Its molecular structure combines sulfone and nitro functionalities, making it valuable for synthesizing bioactive molecules through nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions.
