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Methanesulfonyl chloride, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Methanesulfonyl chloride is used as a reagent for conversion of alcohols to mesylate esters such as methanesulfonate, which is an intermediate in substitution reactions, elimination reactions, reductions, and rearrangement reactions viz. Beckmann rearrangement. It is an electrophile and acts as a source of CH3SO2+ group. It is also used to prepare beta-chloro sulfones, methanesulfonamide and heterocyclic compounds containing five membered sultones.
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Methanesulfonyl chloride is used as a reagent for conversion of alcohols to mesylate esters such as methanesulfonate, which is an intermediate in substitution reactions, elimination reactions, reductions, and rearrangement reactions viz. Beckmann rearrangement. It is an electrophile and acts as a source of CH3SO2+ group. It is also used to prepare beta-chloro sulfones, methanesulfonamide and heterocyclic compounds containing five membered sultones.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, ether and organic solvents. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong bases, oxidizing agents and alcohols. It is a lachrymator and reacts with water.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | °C to 33°C |
Density | 1.477 |
Boiling Point | 161°C |
Flash Point | 97°C (206°F) |
Assay Percent Range | 98% |
Refractive Index | 1.452 |
Quantity | 100 g |
UN Number | UN3246 |
Beilstein | 506297 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
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Safety and Handling
- Methanesulfonyl chloride
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 1
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H290-May be corrosive to metals.
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H330-Fatal if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- 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/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- 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/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methanesulfonyl chloride
RUO – Research Use Only