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Methylsulfonylacetone, 98+%
Description
Methylsulfonylacetone is used as reactant for Stereoselective preparation of chiral cyclic ketones. It is used in the Preparation of poly-substituted pyridines. It aids for Gold-catalyzed Friedlander cyclocondensation reaction. It is used as reactant in Radical homoallylation reactions, multicomponent cyclocondensation with aldehydes and aminoazoles.
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Methylsulfonylacetone is used as reactant for Stereoselective preparation of chiral cyclic ketones. It is used in the Preparation of poly-substituted pyridines. It aids for Gold-catalyzed Friedlander cyclocondensation reaction. It is used as reactant in Radical homoallylation reactions, multicomponent cyclocondensation with aldehydes and aminoazoles.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible materials are Strong oxidizing agents

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 47°C to 52°C |
Quantity | 50 g |
Beilstein | 1754113 |
Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 136.18 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
Chemical Name or Material | Methylsulfonylacetone |
Safety and Handling
EINECSNumber | 225-665-6 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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