Methanesulfonyl Chloride

[124-63-0] CH3ClO2S (MW 114.56) InChI = 1S/CH3ClO2S/c1-5(2,3)4/h1H3 InChIKey = QARBMVPHQWIHKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N (synthesis of methanesulfonates;1 generation of sulfene) Alternate Name: mesyl chloride. Physical Data: bp 60 °C/21 mmHg; d 1.480 g cm−3. Solubility: insol water; sol alcohol, ether. Form Supplied in: liquid of 98% or 99+% purity. Handling, Storage, and Precautions: highly toxic; corrosive; lachrymator; moisture sensitive; store in a cool dry place.