Methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate
Agent Name
Methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate
Alternative Name
Methyl triflate
CAS Number
333-27-7
Formula
C2-H3-F3-O3-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Methyl triflate; Methanesulfonic acid, 1,1,1-trifluoro-, methyl ester; Methanesulfonic acid, trifluoro-, methyl ester; Methyl trifluoromethane sulfonate; Methyl trifluoromethanesulphonate; [ChemIDplus] Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid methyl ester; Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, methyl ester; [CAMEO] UN2920
Category
Sulfur Compounds
Description
Brown liquid; [CAMEO] Clear light yellow liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a reagent for the methylation of sugars; [NTP] "It is a colourless liquid that is a very powerful (and very dangerous) methylating reagent in chemistry." [Wikipedia]
Comments
Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid." See "Ethyl methanesulfonate."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, flammable, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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