Chemical Properties
WHITE TO LIGHT GREY CRYSTALLINE POWDER
Uses
Silver p-toluenesulfonate is used to converts alkyl halides to tosylates, and benzyl selenyl chlorides into their corresponding selenyl tosylates. It used in promotion of the leaving ability of halogens. For use in the conversion of alkyl halides to alkyl tosylates.
Preparation
Silver p-toluenesulfonate can be prepared by mixing aqueous solutions of Silver(I) Nitrate and sodium tosylate and filtering off the precipitate.
reaction suitability
reagent type: catalyst
core: silver
storage
Silver p-toluenesulfonate should be protected from light.
Purification Methods
The anhydrous salt is obtained by recrystallisation from H2O. Store it in the dark. [Claesson & Wallin Chem Ber 12 1851 1879, Beilstein 11 H 97, 99.]
