Many references can be found stating that alkyl sulfates are good alkylating agents; however, with the exception of methyl sulfate, ethyl sulfate, and possibly s-butyl sulfate, no easy methods for making them are available. The action of alcohols on sulfuric acid is of no value, except in the case of methyl sulfate, because of the formation in large amounts of alkyl acid sulfates, ethers, and unsaturated compounds. The action of alcohols on sulfuryl ...
