Methyl p-toluenesulfonate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Name: Methyl p-toluenesulfonate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
SKU: ALFA10881.30

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS609-23-4

IUPAC Name2,4,6-triiodophenol

Molecular FormulaC6H3I3O

InChI KeyVAPDZNUFNKUROY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILESOC1=C(I)C=C(I)C=C1I

Specifications

Specification Sheet

Appearance (Color)White to dark cream to yellow to brown or pale pink

FormPowder

Assay (HPLC)≥97.5%

Identification (FTIR)Conforms

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.

RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

Found to give quantitative alkylation of the lithio-derivatives of enol acetates, whereas alkyl iodides give only modest yields: Synth. Commun., 3, 67 (1973).
Bouten, P. J.; Lava, K.; van Hest, J.; Hoogenboom, R. Thermal Properties of Methyl Ester-Containing Poly(2-oxazoline)s. Polymers 2015, 7 (10), 1998-2008.
Zhao, J.; Wang, C.; Zhao, P.; Wen, X.; Lin, C. Bioreducible dextran-polyethylenimine conjugates regulate transgene expression distribution in vivo. J. Mater. Chem. B 2015, 3 (8), 1529-1536.