Difluoromethyl 2-Pyridyl Sulfone

[1219454-89-3] C6H5F2NO2S (MW 193.17) InChI = InChI=1S/C6H5F2NO2S/c7-6(8)12(10,11)5-3-1-2-4-9-5/h1-4,6H InChIKey = YRQNSTAWTLXCEZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N (gem-difluoroolefination reagent;1, 7, 9 nucleophilic difluoro(sulfonato)methylation reagent2-4) Physical Data: mp 45–47 °C.1 Solubility: insoluble in H2O; soluble in organic solvents. Form Supplied in: white solid or colorless crystal. Preparative Method: prepared by oxidation of 2-[(difluoromethyl)thio]pyridine with sodium metaperiodate/ruthenium(III) chloride hydrate or sodium tungstate dihydrate/hydrogen peroxide.1, 2 Handling, Storage, and Precautions moisture and air stable, not sensitive to visible light.9