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Methanesulfinic acid sodium salt, 95%
Description
Methanesulfinic acid sodium salt is used in the preparation of alkyl methyl sulfone and methyl bis(4-tolyl)sulfoniumtrifluoromethanesulfonate. It is also employed in the synthesis of two sulfonyl type reversible addition-fragmentation transfer (RAFT) agents such as benzyl methylsulfonyldithioformate and benzyl phenylsulfonyldithioformate.
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Methanesulfinic acid sodium salt is used in the preparation of alkyl methyl sulfone and methyl bis(4-tolyl)sulfoniumtrifluoromethanesulfonate. It is also employed in the synthesis of two sulfonyl type reversible addition-fragmentation transfer (RAFT) agents such as benzyl methylsulfonyldithioformate and benzyl phenylsulfonyldithioformate.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Air sensitive. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 227°C to 230°C |
| Linear Formula | CH3SO2Na |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Beilstein | 3565430 |
| Sensitivity | Air sensitive; Hygroscopic |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 102.09 |
| Percent Purity | 95% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Methanesulfinic acid sodium salt |
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