TsCl, pyridine
TsCl, pyridine in organic chemistry: what it does, when to use it and what to watch out for. Covers Alcohols.
Overview
TsCl, pyridine is a reagent used in organic chemistry. Below is what it does in each reaction type where it appears.
Alcohols
- What it does: OH → OTs
- Works on: Alcohols
- Watch out for: Changes leaving-group ability; C–O bond remains