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p-Toluenesulfonyl chloride

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Chemical Product Identification & Regulatory Data

Official chemical identifiers, CAS numbers, and regulatory compliance information

Basic Product Information

Product Name
p-Toluenesulfonyl chloride
Product Code
16205
Chemical Name
p-Toluenesulfonyl chloride

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

p-Toluenesulfonyl chloride (CAS: 98-59-9 ) commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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GHS Hazard Classification & Safety Warnings

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictograms, signal words, and safety classifications

Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Water-react. Category 2 H261
Skin Corr. Category 1B H314
Eye Dam. Category 1 H318

GHS Hazard Pictograms & Safety Symbols

GHS02 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Flammable hazard - Fire risk materials including gases, liquids, and solids

GHS02

GHS05 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Corrosive hazard - Materials that can cause severe skin burns and eye damage

GHS05

GHS (Globally Harmonized System) pictograms indicate specific chemical hazard categories and safety precautions

Hazard Statements

  • H261: In contact with water releases flammable gas.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary Statements

  • P231+P232: Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
  • P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P303+P361+P353: If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
  • P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Chemical Manufacturers & Supply Chain

Authorized suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution network information

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc. company logo - Safety Data Sheet supplier organization

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc.

manufacturer

📍

30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099

🌍

US

📞

800-343-0660

📠

800-322-4757

24/7 Emergency Response & Poison Control

Critical emergency contact numbers for chemical spills, exposure incidents, and medical emergencies

Emergency Contact

📞

(800) 343-0660

🕒

Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST

Carechem 24

📞

(866) 928-0789

Chemical Composition & Hazardous Ingredients

Detailed component analysis, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Product Type

substance

General Composition

Chemical characterization: Substances

Chemical Components & Hazardous Substances

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
p-Toluenesulfonyl chloride
EC: 202-684-8
98-59-9 Not specified ✓ Non-hazardous

Emergency First Aid Measures

Critical first aid procedures for chemical exposure incidents and medical emergencies

🫁 Inhalation Exposure

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Seek immediate medical advice.

🖐️ Skin Contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Seek immediate medical advice.

👁️ Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

🍽️ Ingestion/Swallowing

Seek medical treatment.

Related Chemical Substances & Alternative Products

Similar chemicals with comparable safety profiles and industrial applications

Technical Specifications & Material Properties

Physical state, chemical properties, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

🔥 Flash Point
110 °C (230 °F)
Critical Property
📊 Form
Crystalline
📊 Crystallisation Point
Not available
📊 Explosive Limits
Not available
📊 Molecular Weight
Not available
💨 Boiling Point
112 °C (234 °F) ((116mm Hg))
Critical Property
💨 Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
📊 Cloud Point
Not available
📊 Kinematic Viscosity
Not applicable.
📊 Dynamic Viscosity
Not applicable.
🔥 Flammability
Not determined.
📊 State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
📊 Properties Status
Not available
🧊 Melting Point
69-71 ℃ (156-160 °F)
Critical Property
📊 Voc Content
Not available
📊 Bulk Density
Not available
🎨 Colour
Colorless
⚖️ Density
1.33 g/cm3 (11.099 lbs/gal)
Critical Property
💨 Vapor Pressure
Not applicable.
🧪 Ph
Not applicable.
📊 Relative Density
Not determined.
📊 Colour Intensity
Not available
📊 Odor Threshold
Not determined.
📊 Solubility In Fat
Not available
📊 Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
👃 Odor
Not determined
📊 Softening Point
Not available
📊 Physical State Data
Not available
📊 Solubility In Water
Reacts violently
📊 Metal Corrosion
Not available
💧 Solubility
Not available
📊 Lower Explosive Limit
Not determined
👁️ Appearance
Not available
📊 Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined
📊 Freezing Point
Not available
📊 Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
📊 Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
📊 Solidification Point
Not available
🧪 Physical State
Not available
📊 Vapor Density
Not applicable.
📊 Auto Ignition Temperature
Not determined

Exposure Controls & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and required safety equipment

🏭 Engineering Controls

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

🧤 Hand Protection

Impervious gloves. Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition. The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

👁️ Eye Protection

Tightly sealed goggles. Full face protection.

😷 Respiratory Protection

Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.

🦺 Skin/Body Protection

Protective work clothing.

Transportation & Shipping Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory transport requirements

🏷️ UN Number

UN3096

📦 Proper Shipping Name

CORROSIVE SOLID, WATER-REACTIVE, N.O.S. (p-toluenesulfonyl chloride)

⚠️ Transport Hazard Class

8

📋 Packing Group

II

🚛 ADR Transport Precautions

Warning: Corrosive substances

🚢 IMDG Maritime Transport Precautions

Warning: Corrosive substances

✈️ IATA Air Transport Precautions

Warning: Corrosive substances

Chemical Safety FAQ & Common Questions

Most frequently asked questions about safety, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance

What is the hazard signal word for p-Toluenesulfonyl chloride?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is p-Toluenesulfonyl chloride used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for p-Toluenesulfonyl chloride?

This substance has 3 hazard statements: H261: In contact with water releases flammable gas. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318: Causes serious eye damage.

What is the melting point of p-Toluenesulfonyl chloride?

The melting point is 69-71 ℃ (156-160 °F) and the boiling point is 112 °C (234 °F) ((116mm Hg)).