Tosyl chloride

Tosyl chloride Synonyms: 4-methyl-benzenesulfonylchlorid;4-toluenesulfonicacid,chloride;4-Tosyl chloride;Benzenesulfonylchloride,4-methyl-;m-methylbenzenesulfonylchloride;para-toluenesulfochloride;para-toluenesulfonchloride;p-Methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride

CAS: 98-59-9

MF: C7H7ClO2S

MW: 190.65

EINECS: 202-684-8

Chemical Properties White to yellow solid

Usage It can be used for organic synthesis, for example: dyes, saccharin,etc.

General Description A white to gray powdered solid with a distinctive odor. Insoluble in water and denser than water. Contact may irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. Used to make other chemicals.

Air & Water Reactions Insoluble in water.

Health Hazard TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury or death. Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. Avoid any skin contact. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution.

Fire Hazard Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. Some are oxidizers and may ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated.