Compound Q&A
How is (4-Iodophenyl)(diphenyl)sulfonium trifluoromethanesulfonate (CAS: 255056-46-3) typically synthesized?
Answer
(4-Iodophenyl)(diphenyl)sulfonium trifluoromethanesulfonate can be synthesized by reacting 4-iodophenyl sulfoxide with diphenyl sulfonium trifluoromethanesulfonate in the presence of a suitable base such as triethylamine. The reaction yields a colorless to pale yellow crystalline product with excellent purity and selectivity. The overall yield is typically around 90%.
About
CAS No
255056-46-3
English Name
(4-Iodophenyl)(diphenyl)sulfonium trifluoromethanesulfonate
Molecular Formula
C19H14F3IO3S2
Molecular Weight
538.3 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)[S+](C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=CC=C(C=C3)I.C(F)(F)(F)S(=O)(=O)[O-]
InChIKey
WHQDLCHSPLKATA-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2026-03-08 09:14
