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Dimethyl sulfide, 99+%
Description
Dimethyl sulfide is used as a displaceable ligand in chloro(dimethyl sulfide)gold(I) and other coordination compounds, as a reducing agent in ozonolysis reactions as well as a food flavoring component. Further, it is utilized for the preparation of dimethyl sulfoxide, which is a common and important industrial solvent. It finds application in the petroleum industry.
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.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -83°C |
| Density | 0.845 g/mL |
| Boiling Point | 38°C |
| Flash Point | -48°C (-54°F) |
| Odor | Unpleasant |
| Refractive Index | 1.4351 |
| Quantity | 1 L |
| UN Number | UN1164 |
| Merck Index | 14,6123 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with alcohols,ethers,esters,ketones,aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with |
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Safety and Handling
- Dimethyl sulfide
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Dimethyl sulfide
RUO – Research Use Only
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