Sulfuryl chloride is a sulfur containing reagent. It is widely used for chlorination of various compounds, as it dissociates into sulfur dioxide and chlorine during reaction. Thus, it acts as a source of molecular chlorine for various aromatic chlorination reactions. Its chlorination reaction with dimethyl sulfide has been studied. Sulfuryl chloride may be used as an efficient reagent for the p-chlorination of phenols.
Molecular Formula: Cl2O2S
Molecular Weight: 134.97
Linear Structural Formula: SO2Cl2
MDL Number: MFCD00011451
Purity: 97%
Melting Point: -54 C (lit.)
Density: 1.665 g/mL at 20 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.443 (lit.)
Application: Sulfuryl chloride (SO2Cl2) may be used in the following studies:
•Synthesis of a-chloroketones.
•Regioselective (ortho-selective) chlorination of phenols.
•Conversion of monocyclic allylic cis-1,2-diols to the corresponding trans-1,2-chlorohydrins.
•Preparation of ß-chlorotetrahydrofuran derivatives.Sulfuryl chloride may be used as an efficient reagent for the p-chlorination of phenols.