Trimethylsulfoxonium iodide
CAS Number1774-47-6
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight220.07 g/mol
Trimethylsulfoxonium iodide
What is Trimethylsulfoxonium iodide?
Trimethylsulfoxonium iodide is a chemical compound with CAS number 1774-47-6. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Treatment with strong base yields the ylide which adds to the carbonyl group of ketones1 and aldehydes2,3 to give epoxides. Also adds preferentially to the double bond of α,β-unsaturated esters to give cyclopropyl esters.4,5
Specifications
Linear Formula
(CH3)3S(I)O
Molecular Weight
220.07 g/mol
Assay/Purity
98%
Appearance
Pale Yellow Crystalline Powder
Solubility
Soluble in water