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Methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate, 97%
Description
Methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate is used as a powerful methylating reagent in chemistry. Further, it is used in the conversion of amines to methyl ammonium triflates. In addition, it is also used in Suzuki reaction.
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Methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate is used as a powerful methylating reagent in chemistry. Further, it is used in the conversion of amines to methyl ammonium triflates. In addition, it is also used in Suzuki reaction.
Notes
Air and moisture sensitive. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, strong acids and strong reducing agents. Hydrolyzes with water.
Specifications
Specifications
| Density | 1.5 |
| Boiling Point | 99°C |
| Flash Point | 38°C (100°F) |
| Linear Formula | CF3SO3CH3 |
| Refractive Index | 1.326 |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| UN Number | UN2920 |
| Sensitivity | Air sensitive |
| Formula Weight | 164.1 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
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Safety and Handling
- Methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate
RUO – Research Use Only
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