Methyl benzenesulphonate, 97%

Name: Methyl benzenesulphonate, 97%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-019266

About Methyl benzenesulphonate, 97%

Listed under CAS 80-18-2, Methyl benzenesulphonate is an aroma chemical available from Vaqora Chemicals, specified at 97% purity. With the molecular formula C7H8O3S, it has a molar mass of 172.2 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is methyl benzenesulfonate. Alternative names: Benzenesulfonic acid, methyl ester and Methyl besylate.

The material typically appears as a colourless to yellow liquid. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for flavour formulation, fragrance compounding, aroma research and organic synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are food and beverage processing, cosmetics and personal care and textiles and dyeing.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Methyl benzenesulphonate in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g and 5 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Flavour formulation
Fragrance compounding
Aroma research
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyl benzenesulphonate, 97%
Catalogue No.	VQ-019266
CAS Number	80-18-2
IUPAC name	methyl benzenesulfonate
Molecular formula	C₇H₈O₃S
Molecular weight	172.2 g/mol
Exact mass	172.0194
Purity / assay	97%
HSN code	29049090
InChIKey	CZXGXYBOQYQXQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COS(=O)(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1
PubChem CID	6630

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless to yellow liquid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 3
TPSA	51.8 Å²
Synonyms	Benzenesulfonic acid, methyl ester, Methyl besylate, methylbenzenesulfonate, Methyl ester of benzenesulphonic acid, Benzenesulfonic Acid Methyl Ester, methyl benzene-sulfonate, 4-11-00-00029 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects

Precautionary statements: P203, P260, P261, P264, P270, P272, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P318, P321, P330, P333 + P317, P362 + P364, P363, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 80-18-2

Reference Standard

Atracurium EP Impurity J

CAS: 80-18-2
Formula: C₇H₈O₃S
MW: 172.2 g/mol

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl benzenesulphonate, 97%?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl benzenesulphonate, 97% is 80-18-2. It is also known as Benzenesulfonic acid, methyl ester, Methyl besylate, methylbenzenesulfonate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl benzenesulphonate, 97%?

Methyl benzenesulphonate, 97% has the molecular formula C7H8O3S and a molecular weight of 172.2 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl benzenesulfonate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Methyl benzenesulphonate, 97% can I order?

We supply Methyl benzenesulphonate, 97% in (97%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Methyl benzenesulphonate, 97%?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl benzenesulphonate, 97% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Methyl benzenesulphonate, 97% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Methyl benzenesulphonate, 97% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.