methanesulfinyl
Methanesulfinyl is a functional group found in organic chemistry. It consists of a sulfur atom bonded to a methylene group, which is connected to a general carbon atom. This functional group is often denoted by the suffix "-sulfinyl" and can be seen as a sulfur analog of the carbene functional group.
The methanesulfinyl group is a highly reactive functional group that exhibits mesoionic properties. Mesoionic compounds contain
This functional group is often used as an intermediate for the synthesis of various compounds. It reacts
A two-stage pathway typically leads to methanesulfinyl compounds. The first step is the introduction of a related