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Methanesulfonic anhydride, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Methanesulfonic anhydride is used to prepare methylsulfonyl esters called as mesylates. It finds application in the reaction of aromatic alkylation. It reacts with dimethylsulfoxide to get sulfoxonium complex, which is a useful oxidizing agent.
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Methanesulfonic anhydride is used to prepare methylsulfonyl esters called as mesylates. It finds application in the reaction of aromatic alkylation. It reacts with dimethylsulfoxide to get sulfoxonium complex, which is a useful oxidizing agent.
Solubility
Soluble in organic solvents.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Melting Point | 65°C to 69°C |
Boiling Point | 125°C (4 mmHg) |
Quantity | 10 g |
UN Number | UN3261 |
Beilstein | 972316 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | Soluble in organic solvents. |
Formula Weight | 174.2 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | Methanesulfonic anhydride |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H314 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 230-442-1 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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