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T80489

Sigma-Aldrich

Trimethylsulfonium iodide

98%

Synonym(s):

Trimethyl-λ[3]-sulfane hydroiodide, Trimethylsulphonium iodide

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)3S(I)
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
204.07
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3555192
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352101
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

assay

98%

reaction suitability

reaction type: C-C Bond Formation

mp

215-220 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

[I-].C[S+](C)C

InChI

1S/C3H9S.HI/c1-4(2)3;/h1-3H3;1H/q+1;/p-1

InChI key

VFJYIHQDILEQNR-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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General description

Trimethylsulfonium iodide is commonly used as a methylating agent in organic synthesis.

Application

Treatment with strong base yields the dimethylsulfonium methylide which reacts in-situ with the carbonyl group of ketones to form epoxides or allylic alcohols.

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves


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