N-Methylpyridinium-4-carboxaldehyde benzenesulfonate hydrate is a useful reagent for the chemical transformation of primary amines to aldehydes and ketones under extremely mild conditions.
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Applications
N-Methylpyridinium-4-carboxaldehyde benzenesulfonate hydrate is a useful reagent for the chemical transformation of primary amines to aldehydes and ketones under extremely mild conditions.
Solubility
Sparingly soluble in water (0.27 g/L at 25°C).
Notes
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. It is hygroscopic in nature. Store under inert gas. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
Reagent for conversion of primary amines to the corresponding aldehydes and ketones under extremely mild conditions. The reaction mimics the action of pyridoxal in biological systems and is compatible with various functional groups: J. Am. Chem. Soc., 104, 4446 (1982).