1-Methyl-4-(methylsulfinyl)benzene
- CAS NO.:934-72-5
- Empirical Formula: C8H10OS
- Molecular Weight: 154.23
- MDL number: MFCD00075175
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-09-12 18:54:12
What is 1-Methyl-4-(methylsulfinyl)benzene?
The Uses of 1-Methyl-4-(methylsulfinyl)benzene
Methyl p-tolyl sulfoxide may be used as a catalyst in the preparation of homoallylic alcohols by the allylation of aldehydes with allyltrichlorosilane. It may be used as a ligand in the synthesis of molybdenum chlorocomplexes.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Chemistry Letters, 15, p. 967, 1986
Synthetic Communications, 19, p. 1569, 1989 DOI: 10.1080/00397918908051052
Tetrahedron Letters, 19, p. 3415, 1978
General Description
Methyl p-tolyl sulfoxide (MTSO), an alkyl-substituted p-tolyl sulfoxide, is a Lewis base. It behaves as an activator of silicon tetrachloride that is employed in aza-Diels-Alder reaction.
Properties of 1-Methyl-4-(methylsulfinyl)benzene
| Melting point: | 44-46 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 113-114 °C/2 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 1.1125 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.5780 (estimate) |
| Flash point: | >230 °F |
| solubility | soluble in Methanol |
| form | powder to crystal |
| color | White to Almost white |
Safety information for 1-Methyl-4-(methylsulfinyl)benzene
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
Computed Descriptors for 1-Methyl-4-(methylsulfinyl)benzene
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