Water → Pyridine, 2-[[(2,5-dimethylphenyl)methyl]sulfonyl]-3-methyl-, 1-oxide

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To a stirred solution of 4.0 g of 2-[((2,5-dimethylphenyl)methyl)thio]-3-methylpyridine-1-oxide in 50 mL of methanol, cooled to 3° C., was added a solution of 14.1 g of Oxone® in 50 mL of water over a period of 50 minutes. The reaction mixture was stirred at 24° C. overnight and then diluted with 200 mL of water. The product was extracted into chloroform and dried over magnesium sulfate. Evaporation of solvent under reduced pressure gave 4.1 g of 2-[((2,5-dimethylphenyl)methyl)sulfonyl]-3-methylpyridine-1-oxide as a white crystalline solid, having a melting point of 171–173° C. The 1H NMR spectrum (CDCl3) was in agreement with the expected structure.

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