Intermediates

Methyl p-toluenesulfonate  80-48-8

• Melting point: 25-28 °C (lit.)

• Boiling point: 144-145 °C at 5 mmHg (lit.)

• Density: 1.234 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

• Vapor density: 6.45 (vs air)

• Vapor pressure: 1 mmHg (20 °C) (Chemicalbook)

• Refractive index: n₂₀/D 1.5172 (lit.)

• Flash point: >230 °F

• Storage conditions: 2-8 °C

• Solubility: Slightly soluble in chloroform, slightly soluble in methanol

• Form: Liquid or low-melting solid

• Color: White to yellow