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Methyl p-toluenesulfonate, 98%
CAS: 80-48-8 | C8H10O3S | 186.225 g/mol
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Catalog number A10881.0B
also known as A10881-0B
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115,00
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1000 g
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115,00
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS80-48-8
IUPAC Namemethyl 4-methylbenzene-1-sulfonate
Molecular FormulaC8H10O3S
InChI KeyVUQUOGPMUUJORT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCOS(=O)(=O)C1=CC=C(C)C=C1
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetIdentification (FTIR)Conforms
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder or clear liquid as melt
Refractive Index1.5160-1.5200 @ 20?C
Appearance (Color)Colorless to pale yellow to yellow to brown
Assay (GC)≥97.5%
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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Applications
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.
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.
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.
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.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
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