Methyl o-Toluenesulfonate
Methyl toluenesulfonate (CAS 28804-47-9), also called methyl o/p-toluenesulfonate or OPTSM, is supplied as a mixture of the ortho and para isomers, a colourless to slightly yellow liquid with a density of about 1.41 grams per cubic centimetre and a strong aromatic odour. It is the methyl ester of toluenesulfonic acid and a potent methylating agent:
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