Methanesulfonic anhydride
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Methanesulfonic anhydride is an is the acid anhydride of methanesulfonic acid
. Like methanesulfonyl chloride
, it may be used to generate mesylates (methanesulfonyl esters).
Methanesulfonic acid
Methanesulfonic acid is a colorless liquid with the chemical formula CH3SO3H. It is the simplest of the alkylsulfonic acids. Salts and esters of methanesulfonic acid are known as mesylates. Methanesulfonic acid is used as an acid catalyst in organic reactions because it is non-volatile, strong acid...
. Like methanesulfonyl chloride
Methanesulfonyl chloride
Methanesulfonyl chloride is a compound containing a sulfonyl chloride used to make methanesulfonates and to generate sulfene.-Preparation, manufacture and handling:Methanesulfonyl chloride is highly toxic, moisture sensitive, corrosive, and a lachrymator...
, it may be used to generate mesylates (methanesulfonyl esters).