Pyridinium p-toluenesulfonate
| Names | |
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| IUPAC name 4-methylbenzenesulfonate; pyridin-1-ium | |
| Other names pyridinium p-toluenesulfonate, pyridinium tosylate | |
| Identifiers | |
3D model (JSmol) | |
| Abbreviations | PPTS |
| ChemSpider | |
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.041.806 |
PubChem CID | |
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| Properties | |
| C12H13NO3S | |
| Molar mass | 251.30 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | Colourless solid |
| Melting point | 120 °C (248 °F; 393 K) source[2] |
| Acidity (pKa) | 5.21[1] |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references | |
Pyridinium p-toluenesulfonate (PPTS) is a colourless solid salt of pyridine and p-toluenesulfonic acid.
Uses
In organic synthesis, PPTS is used as a weakly acidic catalyst, providing an organic soluble source of pyridinium (C5H5NH+) ions. For example, PPTS is used to deprotect silyl ethers or tetrahydropyranyl ethers when a substrate is unstable to stronger acid catalysts. It is also a commonly used catalyst for the preparation of acetals and ketals from aldehydes and ketones.
References
- ^ David A. Evans (2005-11-04). "Evans pKa Table" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-03-02.
- ^ TOKYO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD. "Pyridinium p-Toluenesulfonate". Archived from the original on 2012-04-02. Retrieved 2011-09-16.
