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Methyl p-toluenesulfonate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A1088130
Description
Methyl p-toluenesulfonate is used as a methylating agent in organic synthesis. It acts as a catalyst for alkyd resins. It is also employed in selective 1-substitution reaction of tetrazole. Further, it is used in the preparation of dyes.
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ApplicationsMethyl p-toluenesulfonate is used as a methylating agent in organic synthesis. It acts as a catalyst for alkyd resins. It is also employed in selective 1-substitution reaction of tetrazole. Further, it is used in the preparation of dyes.
Solubility
Soluble in ether, alcohol, benzene and chloroform. Slightly soluble in petroleum ether. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.
Specifications
Methyl p-toluenesulfonate | |
24°C to 28°C | |
140°C (20 mmHg) | |
C8H10O3S | |
MFCD00008417 | |
UN3261 | |
methyl p-toluenesulfonate, methyl tosylate, methyl p-tosylate, methyl toluene-4-sulfonate, methyl-p-toluenesulfonate, p-toluenesulfonic acid, methyl ester, benzenesulfonic acid, 4-methyl-, methyl ester, methyl toluene-4-sulphonate, p-toluenesulfonic acid methyl ester, p-methylbenzenesulfonate methyl ester | |
VUQUOGPMUUJORT-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
methyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate | |
6645 | |
98% |
80-48-8 | |
1.234 | |
152°C (305°F) | |
1.5185 | |
250 g | |
609209 | |
Soluble in ether,alcohol,benzene and chloroform. Slightly soluble in petroleum ether. Insoluble in water. | |
CC1=CC=C(C=C1)S(=O)(=O)OC | |
186.225 | |
186.23 |
Chemical Identifiers
80-48-8 | |
186.225 | |
VUQUOGPMUUJORT-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
6645 | |
CC1=CC=C(C=C1)S(=O)(=O)OC |
C8H10O3S | |
MFCD00008417 | |
methyl p-toluenesulfonate, methyl tosylate, methyl p-tosylate, methyl toluene-4-sulfonate, methyl-p-toluenesulfonate, p-toluenesulfonic acid, methyl ester, benzenesulfonic acid, 4-methyl-, methyl ester, methyl toluene-4-sulphonate, p-toluenesulfonic acid methyl ester, p-methylbenzenesulfonate methyl ester | |
methyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H314-H318-H302-H317
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
Harmful if swallowed.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
P260-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P333+P313-P363-P501c
H302-H314-H317-H335
DOTInformation : Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: III
EINECSNumber : 201-283-5
RTECSNumber : XT7000000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Keep cold
RUO – Research Use Only