white to beige or light grey crystalline powder
Silver methanesulfonate is used as a catalyst for heterocyclization reactions. Further, it is used in the synthesis of unsaturated ketones and esters.
Gold Catalysts—21st Century'Gold Rush' Catalyst for: .Heterocyclization reactions . CO2-mediated rearrangement of propargyl alcohols for the synthesis of a,?-unsaturated ketones and esters
core: silver
reagent type: catalyst
Poison by intravenous route. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of SO,. See also SULFONATES and SILVER COMPOUNDS