4-Toluenesulfonylmethylisonitrile

4-Toluenesulfonylmethylisonitrile is a potent antagonist of the malonic acid receptor that has been shown to be reactive. It is synthesized by reacting methyl ketones with trifluoroacetic acid and nitrogen gas in the presence of a catalyst. The reaction mechanism has been studied using gravimetric analysis and the thermodynamic data have been calculated for fatty acids. 4-Toluenesulfonylmethylisonitrile can be used to make esters.