Application of methyl p-toluenesulfonate_Kain Industrial Additive
Background and overview[1-2] Methyl p-toluenesulfonate is also known as 4-methyl toluenesulfonate. White crystals. Easily soluble in ethanol, ether and benzene, but insoluble in water. Irritating. Hygroscopic. Used as a selective methylating reagent in organic synthesis. Derived from the reaction of p-toluenesulfonyl chloride and methanol. Industrial synthesis of methyl p-toluenesulfonate usually uses concentrated sulfuric acid as…
