Methanesulfonic acid, potassium salt


Chemical Name: Methanesulfonic acid, potassium salt
CAS Number: 2386-56-3
Product Number: AG003TWQ(AGN-PC-0QZVPZ)
Synonyms:
MDL No:
Molecular Formula: CH3KO3S
Molecular Weight: 134.1960

Identification/Properties


Properties
Storage:
Inert atmosphere;Room Temperature;
Form:
Solid
Stability:
Hygroscopic
Computed Properties
Molecular Weight:
134.19g/mol
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:
0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:
3
Rotatable Bond Count:
0
Exact Mass:
133.944g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass:
133.944g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area:
65.6A^2
Heavy Atom Count:
6
Formal Charge:
0
Complexity:
96.5
Isotope Atom Count:
0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count:
0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count:
0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:
2
Compound Is Canonicalized:
Yes

Safety Information


GHS Pictogram:
Signal Word:
Warning
UN#:
-
Hazard Statements:
H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements:
P261-P305+P351+P338
Class:
-
Packing Group:
-

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Potassium methanesulfonate, also known as potassium mesylate, is a versatile reagent commonly used in chemical synthesis for various applications. This compound serves as an effective source of the methanesulfonyl (mesyl) group, which can participate in a wide range of reactions to introduce functionality into organic molecules. One of the key applications of potassium methanesulfonate is in the protection and deprotection of functional groups in organic synthesis. By selectively introducing a mesyl group onto specific reactive sites on a molecule, the desired functional groups can be masked and subsequently revealed through deprotection under specific reaction conditions. This strategy allows chemists to control the reactivity and selectivity of reactions, facilitating the synthesis of complex molecules with high precision.Furthermore, potassium methanesulfonate can also function as a mild nucleophile or leaving group in various transformations. Its ability to participate in substitution, elimination, and rearrangement reactions makes it a valuable tool in the organic chemist's toolbox for the modification and functionalization of organic compounds. Additionally, potassium methanesulfonate is often employed in medicinal chemistry, agrochemical synthesis, and material science due to its versatile reactivity and compatibility with a wide range of functional groups.