Specification
Description
Treatment with strong base yields the dimethylsulfonium methylide which reacts in-situ with the carbonyl group of ketones to form epoxides or allylic alcohols.
IUPAC Name
trimethylsulfanium;iodide
Canonical SMILES
C[S+](C)C.[I-]
InChI
InChI=1S/C3H9S.HI/c1-4(2)3;/h1-3H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
InChI Key
VFJYIHQDILEQNR-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Solubility
soluble in Methanol
Appearance
White to Almost white powder to crystal
Storage
Store under inert gas
Condition To Avoid
Light Sensitive
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
2
Exact Mass
203.94697g/mol
Hazard Statements
H315 : Causes skin irritation.H319 : Causes serious eye irritation.
Monoisotopic Mass
203.94697g/mol
Precautionary Statements
P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling.P280 : Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.P337 + P313 : If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.P305 + P351 + P338 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.P302 + P352 : IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.P332 + P313 : If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.P362 : Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.