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p-Toluenesulfonyl cyanide

p-Toluenesulfonyl cyanide chemical structure
CAS Number19158-51-1
FormulaCH3C6H4SO2CN
Mol. Weight181.21 g/mol

What is p-Toluenesulfonyl cyanide?

p-Toluenesulfonyl cyanide is a chemical compound with CAS number 19158-51-1 and molecular formula CH3C6H4SO2CN. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

p-Toluenesulfonyl cyanide has been used in:
• the preparation of polyfunctional nitriles1
• free-radical cyanation of B-alkylcatecholboranes2

Specifications

Linear Formula

CH3C6H4SO2CN

Molecular Weight

181.21 g/mol

Grade

technical grade

Assay/Purity

95%

Boiling Point

105-106 °C/1 mmHg(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS05GHS05
GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H312 + H332-H314

Precautionary Statements

P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310

Required PPE

Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Melting Point

47-50 °C(lit.)

EC Number

242-849-1

WGK Germany

3

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