Trimethylsulphonium Bromide | 3084-53-5

Description :

Overview of Trimethylsulphonium Bromide

Trimethylsulphonium Bromide (Trimethylsulfonium Bromide) is a sulfonium salt used as a methylating agent, ylide precursor, and reagent in organic synthesis. Known for its use in cyclopropanation reactions, methylation chemistry, and as a safer alternative to some toxic methylating agents, Trimethylsulphonium Bromide is used in pharmaceutical synthesis, organic chemistry research, and specialty chemical manufacturing.

This compound appears as a white to off-white crystalline powder with hygroscopic properties. Its sulfonium structure enables various synthetic transformations, including ylide formation and methylation reactions.

Related products include Trimethylsulfoxonium Iodide, Trimethylsulfonium Iodide, and other sulfonium salts used in organic synthesis.

Applications of Trimethylsulphonium Bromide

Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemical Synthesis

• Utilized in cyclopropanation reactions
• It is used to methylate agents in organic chemical synthesis
• It is used in the production of pharmaceutical intermediates
• Used in the process of synthesizing bioactive substances

Industrial Organic Chemistry

• Utilized in the production of sulfur ylides in the synthesis
• It is a method of carbon bonding reactions
• It is used in the preparation of compounds derived from cyclopropane
• Applied in developing synthetic methodologies

Research Applications

• It is used in academic research labs
• Applied in method development studies
• Utilized to research the mechanisms of reaction

Safety & Handling Guidelines

• Do not inhale dust.
• Wear gloves, goggles, and other safety gear
• Be sure to use it in well-ventilated locations
• Keep in tightly sealed containers and store in a cool, dry location.
• Hygroscopic - protects from water
• Avoid powerful oxidizing agents
• Use COA as well as MSDS guidelines strictly

Where to Buy Trimethylsulphonium Bromide?

Trimethylsulphonium Bromide Manufacturer

ChemicalBull supplies high-purity Trimethylsulphonium Bromide, meeting pharmaceutical and research quality standards.

Trimethylsulphonium Bromide Supplier & Distributor

• Available in bulk quantities for pharmaceutical and research use
• High-purity grades (98%, 99%)
• Pharmaceutical and research grades
• COA, MSDS, and specifications provided

MSDS

Includes detailed safety instructions, hazard identification, and storage guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Trimethylsulphonium Bromide used for?
   

   Used as a methylating agent in cyclopropanation reactions via sulfur ylide formation, pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis, and organic chemistry research.
   
   

2. What is the molecular formula?
   

   Molecular formula: C₃H₉BrS with molecular weight 157.07 g/mol.
   
   

3. How does it function as methylating agent?
   

   Releases methyl groups through nucleophilic substitution or ylide mechanisms, depending on reaction conditions.