Provenance

Reference data from EU CLP Annex VI and published regulations — verify against your supplier's SDS before use.

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Substance profile

Fenson

Fenson is colorless crystals.

CAS 80-38-6 C12H9ClO3S 268.72 g/mol Warning

01 · Identification

What Fenson is

Fenson is colorless crystals. Its molecular formula is C12H9ClO3S and its molecular weight is 268.72 g/mol. It melts at 62 °C.

Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.

CAS number80-38-6
EC number201-274-6
Index number650-003-00-1
Molecular formulaC12H9ClO3S
Molecular weight268.72 g/mol

Other names for Fenson

  • fenson (ISO)
  • 4-chlorophenyl benzenesulphonate

02 · GHS classification

Hazards and label elements

Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.

Signal wordWarning
Hazard statements assigned to Fenson
CodeHazard statement
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements: P264, P270, P273, P280, P301, P305, P312, P313, P330, P337, P338, P391, P501

03 · Physical and chemical properties

Fenson properties

Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.

Property Value Conditions Source
Melting point 62 °C (143.6 °F) HSDB
Density 1.33 g/cm³ HSDB
Solubility SPARINGLY SOLUBLE IN WATER ... /&/ ORGANIC POLAR AND AROMATIC SOLVENTS HSDB
Vapor pressure 0.00000152 mmHg Haz-Map

Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.

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