CAS 2181-42-2

Trimethylsulfonium iodide

Description:

Trimethylsulfonium iodide is a quaternary ammonium salt characterized by its trimethylsulfonium cation and iodide anion. It typically appears as a white crystalline solid and is soluble in polar solvents such as water and alcohols. The compound is known for its hygroscopic nature, meaning it can absorb moisture from the air. Trimethylsulfonium iodide is often used as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the formation of sulfonium ylides, which are valuable intermediates in various chemical reactions, including the synthesis of alkenes through the Wittig reaction. The presence of the iodide ion also imparts certain reactivity, making it useful in nucleophilic substitution reactions. Additionally, this compound exhibits properties typical of quaternary ammonium salts, such as being a good phase transfer catalyst. Safety precautions should be taken when handling it, as with many chemical substances, due to potential irritant effects. Overall, trimethylsulfonium iodide is a versatile compound with applications in both academic research and industrial processes.

Formula: C₃H₉S·I

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

InChI key: InChIKey=VFJYIHQDILEQNR-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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

Synonyms:

• Sulfonium, trimethyl-, iodide
• Sulfonium, trimethyl-, iodide (1:1)
• Tri methyl sulfonium iodide
• Trimethyl-λ[3]-sulfane hydroiodide
• Trimethylsulphonium iodide
• Trimethylsulfonium iodide

Trimethylsulfonium Iodide

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Formula: C₃H₉IS

Purity: >98.0%(T)

Color and Shape: White to Almost white powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 204.07

Ref: 3B-T1056

Trimethylsulfonium Iodide

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Formula: C₃H₉IS

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 204.0730

Ref: IN-DA003V4M

Trimethylsulfonium iodide

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Trimethylsulfonium iodide

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 204.08g/mol

Ref: 54-OR75266

Trimethylsulfonium iodide

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Formula: (CH₃)₃SI

Purity: ≥ 98.0%

Color and Shape: White to light-yellow powder or crystals

Molecular weight: 204.07

Ref: 7W-GK4904

Trimethyl-d9-sulfonium Iodide

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Formula: (CD₃)₃S(I

Purity: 99 atom % D

Molecular weight: 213.12

Ref: 3U-D6093

Trimethylsulfonium iodide

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Formula: C₃H₉S·I

Color and Shape: Colourless

Molecular weight: 204.07

Ref: 04-C17885000

Trimethylsulfonium Iodide

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Formula: C₃H₉S·I

Molecular weight: 77.16 126.91

Ref: 4Z-F-1459

Trimethylsulfonium Iodide

Controlled Product

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Applications Trimethylsulfonium iodide is a salt that is usually dissolved in strong base in order to synthesize epoxides in-situ. Trimethylsulfonium iodide also has the potential to inhibit human placental diamine oxidase.
References Crabbe, M., et al.: Biochem. J., 139, 183 (1974); Kavanagh, S., et al.: Org. Biomol. Chem., 6, 1339 (2008); Mosset, P., et al.: Synthetic Commun., 15, 749 (1985)

Formula: C₃H₉S·I

Color and Shape: Colourless

Molecular weight: 204.07

Ref: TR-T797480

Trimethylsulphonium iodide

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Formula: C₃H₉IS

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 204.07

Ref: 10-F175000

Trimethylsulfonium iodide, 98%

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Formula: C₃H₉IS

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: White to cream to pale yellow, Crystals or powder or crystalline powder

Molecular weight: 204.07

Ref: 02-A12639