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Silver p-toluenesulfonate, 98+%
Description
Silver p-toluenesulfonate is used to converts alkyl halides to tosylates, and benzyl selenyl chlorides into their corresponding selenyl tosylates. It used in promotion of the leaving ability of halogens. For use in the conversion of alkyl halides to alkyl tosylates.
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Silver p-toluenesulfonate is used to converts alkyl halides to tosylates, and benzyl selenyl chlorides into their corresponding selenyl tosylates. It used in promotion of the leaving ability of halogens. For use in the conversion of alkyl halides to alkyl tosylates.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Light Sensitive. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications
Specifications
Quantity | 25 g |
UN Number | UN3077 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 279.07 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
Odor | Odorless |
Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
Chemical Name or Material | Silver p-toluenesulfonate |
Safety and Handling
missing translation for 'healthHazard1' | H315-H319-H335 |
missing translation for 'healthHazard2' | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
missing translation for 'healthHazard3' | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 9; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, SOLID, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 240-859-0 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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