Chemical Name: | Carbamic acid, [(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]-, methyl ester |
CAS Number: | 14437-03-7 |
Product Number: | AG001JFF(AGN-PC-0JLV38) |
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Molecular Formula: | C9H11NO4S |
Molecular Weight: | 229.2529 |
Methyl tosylcarbamate, also known as MTC, is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis for its ability to act as a protecting group in organic reactions. This compound plays a crucial role in organic chemistry by selectively masking certain functional groups within a molecule, thereby allowing specific transformations to occur without unwanted side reactions. In the field of synthetic chemistry, MTC is particularly valued for its compatibility with a variety of reaction conditions and its ease of removal after the desired chemical manipulations have been completed. By incorporating MTC into synthetic pathways, chemists can efficiently and selectively modify complex molecules to produce a diverse range of target compounds for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, materials science, and other industrial applications.