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Trimethylsulfoxonium iodide, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Trimethylsulfoxonium iodide reacts with sodium hydride to prepare dimethyloxosulfonium methylide, which is used as a methylene-transfer reagent in synthetic chemistry. It is used to prepare ylide, which reacts with carbonyl compounds to get epoxides. Further, it reacts with alfa,beta-unsaturated esters to get cyclopropyl esters.
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Trimethylsulfoxonium iodide reacts with sodium hydride to prepare dimethyloxosulfonium methylide, which is used as a methylene-transfer reagent in synthetic chemistry. It is used to prepare ylide, which reacts with carbonyl compounds to get epoxides. Further, it reacts with alfa,beta-unsaturated esters to get cyclopropyl esters.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. Light sensitive.
Specifications
Melting Point
∼170°C (decomposition)
Quantity
25 g
Beilstein
3595854
Sensitivity
Light sensitive
Solubility Information
Soluble in water.
Formula Weight
220.07
Percent Purity
≥98%
Chemical Name or Material
Trimethylsulfoxonium iodide
Hazard Category
H319
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338
EINECSNumber
217-204-2
RTECSNumber
WS3585000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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