Methanol → Methyl 2,4,6-trimethylbenzene-1-sulfonate

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to a solution of 2,4,6-trimethylbenzene-1-sulfonyl chloride (30 g, 0.136 mol) dissolved in methanol (350 ml), a solution of NaOH (5.49 g, 0.136 mol, 1 equiv.) dissolved in methanol (60 ml) was added dropwise. White NaCl was precipitated and filtered to remove NaCl, and the filtered solution was evaporated, followed by extraction with water and methylene chloride, and the organic layer was obtained, evaporated the solvent therefrom and then dried in a vacuum, affording a white solid at a yield of 96%.

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