Methyl p-toluenesulfonate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.

Specifications

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

• 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: 1000 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

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Methyl p-toluenesulfonate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 C
• Skin sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary Statement

• 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/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methyl p-toluenesulfonate

RUO – Research Use Only