Sulfur trioxide pyridine complex
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| Sulfur trioxide pyridine complex | |
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| CAS number | [26412-87-3] |
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| Molecular formula | C5H5NSO3 |
| Molar mass | 159.16 g/mol |
| Appearance | white solid |
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Sulfur trioxide pyridine complex is a complex formed where the lone pair on the nitrogen of the pyridine binds to the sulfur of the sulfur trioxide. The resulting compound is sometimes used as an activating electrophile in a Swern like oxidation.
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