Compound Q&A
How is Hexyl methanesulfonate (CAS: 16156-50-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
Hexyl methanesulfonate is typically synthesized by reacting hexanol with methanesulfonyl chloride in the presence of a base such as sodium hydroxide. The reaction proceeds via a nucleophilic substitution mechanism, where the hydroxyl group of hexanol is replaced by the methanesulfonate group. The yield is generally high, and the method is known for its good selectivity and operational simplicity.
About
CAS No
16156-50-6
English Name
Hexyl methanesulfonate
Molecular Formula
C7H16O3S
Molecular Weight
180.27 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCOS(=O)(=O)C
InChIKey
URIRDRHUUFRHAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-20 00:35
