Learn More
Sulfur trioxide-pyridine complex, 98%, active SO3 ca 48-50%
Description
Sulfur trioxide-pyridine complex is used for sulfations of alcohols, sulfonations, deoxygenations and other reductions, oxidations with dimethyl sulfoxide. It is also used as a source of sulfur trioxide especially in the preparation of sulfate esters. Further, it is used as an activating electrophile in a Parikh-Doering oxidation. In addition to this, it is also used in the preparation and anticoagulation test of sulfated silk fibroin.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Sulfur trioxide-pyridine complex is used for sulfations of alcohols, sulfonations, deoxygenations and other reductions, oxidations with dimethyl sulfoxide. It is also used as a source of sulfur trioxide especially in the preparation of sulfate esters. Further, it is used as an activating electrophile in a Parikh-Doering oxidation. In addition to this, it is also used in the preparation and anticoagulation test of sulfated silk fibroin.
Solubility
Soluble in polar organic solvents.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼155°C to 165°C |
Quantity | 50 g |
UN Number | UN3261 |
Beilstein | 3704116 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | Soluble in polar organic solvents. |
IUPAC Name | pyridine; sulfonylideneoxidane |
Formula Weight | 159.16 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | Sulfur trioxide-pyridine complex, Active SO3 ≈48 to 50% |
Certificates
Certificates
A lot number is required to show results for certificates. To find your lot number on previous orders use our order status area.
Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
---|---|---|---|
A0467940 | Certificate of Analysis | 17/05/2025 | A12202.0B,A12202.30,A12202.09,A12202.18 |
10238229 | Certificate of Analysis | 25/10/2023 | A12202.0B,A12202.30,A12202.09,A12202.18 |
10234730 | Certificate of Analysis | 25/10/2023 | A12202.0B,A12202.30,A12202.09,A12202.18 |
10246433 | Certificate of Analysis | 25/04/2023 | A12202.18 |
10245226 | Certificate of Analysis | 05/01/2023 | A12202.0B,A12202.30,A12202.09,A12202.18 |
Safety and Handling

- Sulfur trioxide-pyridine complex
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sulfur trioxide, compound with pyridine
RUO – Research Use Only
Your input is important to us. Please complete this form to provide feedback related to the content on this product.