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Methyl phenyl sulfoxide

≥97%

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Linear Formula:
CH3SOC6H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
140.20
Beilstein:
1904976
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

≥97%

form

crystals

refractive index

n20/D 1.5775 (lit.)

bp

139-140 °C/14 mmHg (lit.)

mp

26-29 °C (lit.)

functional group

sulfoxide

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CS(=O)c1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C7H8OS/c1-9(8)7-5-3-2-4-6-7/h2-6H,1H3

InChI key

JXTGICXCHWMCPM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

(R)-methyl phenyl sulfoxide is an important pharmaceutical intermediate.

Application

Methyl phenyl sulfoxide has been used in the synthesis of:
  • isotopically labelled 1, 3-dithiane, a useful labeled synthon
  • nelfinavir, potent HIV-protease inhibitor
  • sulfoximines and in studies on solvent-water partitioning

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

186.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

86 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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