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Methyl p-toluenesulfonate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A10881.30
250 g, Each
Thermo Scientific™
Methyl p-toluenesulfonate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A10881.30
250 g, Each
Quantity
Catalog number: A10881.30
also known as A10881-30
Price (EUR)
34,38 Online price
38,20
Each
Quantity
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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.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
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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Safety and Handling
Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Category 1
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
Category 1
Skin Sensitization
Category 1
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H302 - Harmful if swallowed
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction
Precautionary Statements
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 or 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 or doctor/physician