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Methyl p-toluenesulfonate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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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.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 80-48-8
Molecular Formula C8H10O3S
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 186.225
MDL Number MFCD00008417
InChI Key VUQUOGPMUUJORT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 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
PubChem CID 6645
IUPAC Name methyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate
SMILES CC1=CC=C(C=C1)S(=O)(=O)OC

Specifications

Melting Point 24°C to 28°C
Density 1.234
Boiling Point 140°C (20 mmHg)
Flash Point 152°C (305°F)
Refractive Index 1.5185
Quantity 250 g
UN Number UN3261
Beilstein 609209
Solubility Information Soluble in ether,alcohol,benzene and chloroform. Slightly soluble in petroleum ether. Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight 186.23
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material Methyl p-toluenesulfonate
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