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Sulfur trioxide-pyridine complex, 98%, active SO3 ca 48-50%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Sulfur trioxide-pyridine complex is used for sulfations of alcohols, sulfonations, deoxygenations and other reductions, oxidations with dimethyl sulfoxide. It is also used as a source of sulfur trioxide especially in the preparation of sulfate esters. Further, it is used as an activating electrophile in a Parikh-Doering oxidation. In addition to this, it is also used in the preparation and anticoagulation test of sulfated silk fibroin.
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Sulfur trioxide-pyridine complex is used for sulfations of alcohols, sulfonations, deoxygenations and other reductions, oxidations with dimethyl sulfoxide. It is also used as a source of sulfur trioxide especially in the preparation of sulfate esters. Further, it is used as an activating electrophile in a Parikh-Doering oxidation. In addition to this, it is also used in the preparation and anticoagulation test of sulfated silk fibroin.
Solubility
Soluble in polar organic solvents.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼155°C to 165°C |
Quantity | 1000 g |
UN Number | UN3261 |
Beilstein | 3704116 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | Soluble in polar organic solvents. |
IUPAC Name | pyridine;sulfur trioxide |
Formula Weight | 159.16 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | Sulfur trioxide-pyridine complex, Active SO3 ≈48 to 50% |
RUO – Research Use Only