Methyl p-methylbenzenesulfonate

Agent Name
Methyl p-methylbenzenesulfonate
CAS Number
80-48-8
Formula
C8-H10-O3-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Methyl p-methylbenzenesulfonate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Methyl 4-toluene sulfonate; 4-Toluenesulfonic acid, methyl ester; Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-methyl-, methyl ester; Methyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate; Methyl p-toluenesulfonate; Methyl p-tosylate; Methyl toluene sulfonate; Methyl toluene-4-sulfonate; Methyl toluenesulfonate; Methyl tosylate; Methyl-p-toluenesulfonate; Methylester kyseliny p-toluensulfonove [Czech]; p-Methylbenzenesulfonate methyl ester; p-Toluenesulfonic acid, methyl ester; p-Toluolsulfonsaeure methyl ester [German]; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Benzenesulfonic Acid Derivatives
Description
White vesicant solid; Solidifies at 24 deg C; [Hawley] White or light brown solid; mp = 28-29 deg C; [HSDB] Off-white low melting solid or clear liquid; mp = 27-28 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as methylating agent in organic synthesis and as a catalyst for alkyd resins; [HSDB]
Comments
A strong skin and eye irritant; [Hawley] Urticaria and skin sensitization have been reported; [HSDB] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

NFPA
must be preheated

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

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