2-Propanesulfonyl chloride is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. Reductive cleavage of a secondary alcohol to methylene has been achieved by reduction of the 2-propanesulfonyl ester with lithium triethylborohydride.
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Applications2-Propanesulfonyl chloride is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. Reductive cleavage of a secondary alcohol to methylene has been achieved by reduction of the 2-propanesulfonyl ester with lithium triethylborohydride.
SolubilityReacts with water.
NotesKeep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and bases. Store under dry inert gas. It is sensitive to moisture.