Ethyl tosylate

CAS: 80-40-0

Ref. 3D-FE23073

Product Information

• Name: Ethyl tosylate
• Synonyms: p-Toluenesulfonic acid ethyl esterEthyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonateEthyl 4-toluenesulfonate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Ethyl tosylate, or ethyl 4-toluenesulfonate, is the ester derived from the p-toluenesulfonic acid, where the hydrogen atom is substituted by an ethyl group. Ethyl tosylate, and related compounds, such as, methyl-p-toluenesulfonate and 3-butynyl tosylate, are used as alkylating agents in chemical synthesis.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 200.26 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₂O₃S
• Purity: Min. 95%