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64270

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Methanesulfonyl chloride

purum, ≥98.0% (AT)

Synonym(s):

Methyl sulfonyl chloride, Mesyl chloride

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3SO2Cl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
114.55
Beilstein:
506297
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352101
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

grade

purum

Quality Level

Assay

≥98.0% (AT)

refractive index

n20/D 1.452 (lit.)
n20/D 1.452

bp

60 °C/21 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.48 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CS(Cl)(=O)=O

InChI

1S/CH3ClO2S/c1-5(2,3)4/h1H3

InChI key

QARBMVPHQWIHKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Methanesulfonyl chloride can be used for the mesylation of primary alcohols to synthesize the corresponding methanesulfonates. It may also be used for the conversion of amines to the corresponding sulfonamides.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesCorrosion

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

215.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

102 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

PDSCL

Poisonous substance

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

64270-VAR:
64270-1L:
64270-250ML:
64270-BULK:
64270-6X1L:


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