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Methyl p-toluenesulfonate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A10881.0B
1000 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Methyl p-toluenesulfonate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A10881.0B
1000 g, Each
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Catalog number: A10881.0B
also known as A10881-0B
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
80-48-8
IUPAC Name
methyl 4-methylbenzene-1-sulfonate
Molecular Formula
C8H10O3S
InChI Key
VUQUOGPMUUJORT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COS(=O)(=O)C1=CC=C(C)C=C1
Specifications
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)
Colorless to pale yellow to yellow to brown
Assay (GC)
≥97.5%
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder or clear liquid as melt
Refractive Index
1.5160-1.5200 @ 20?C
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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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.
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