What is Hinsberg s reagant

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Posted by Meghavi Sisodiya 6 years, 3 months ago
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Yogita Ingle 6 years, 3 months ago
Hinsberg reagent is an alternative name for benzene sulfonyl chloride. This name is given for its use in the Hinsberg test for the detection and distinction of primary, secondary, and tertiary amines in a given sample.
This reagent is an organosulfur compound. Its chemical formula can be written as C6H5SO2Cl. The appearance of Hinsberg reagent can be described as a colorless oil that is viscous in nature and is soluble in organic solvents.
This Reagent undergoes reaction with compounds that contain O-H and N-H bonds that are reactive in nature. It is used in the preparation of sulfonamides (via reaction with amines) and sulfonamide esters (via reaction with alcohol).
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