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Carbon disulfide

IUPAC: methanedithione

CS2 Organic Compounds CAS 75-15-0
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Formula / NotationCS2
CAS Number75-15-0
Molecular Weight76.15
Also Known Asmethanedithione; Carbon disulphide; 75-15-0; Carbon bisulfide; Dithiocarbonic anhydride; Carbon bisulphide; Schwefelkohlenstoff; Weeviltox; Wegla dwusiarczek; Solfuro di carbonio
CategoryOrganic Compounds

What is Carbon disulfide?

Carbon Disulfide can cause developmental toxicity, female reproductive toxicity and male reproductive toxicity according to an independent committee of scientific and health experts.

Formula & Notation

CS2

IUPAC Name: methanedithione

Other Names / Synonyms: methanedithione; Carbon disulphide; 75-15-0; Carbon bisulfide; Dithiocarbonic anhydride; Carbon bisulphide; Schwefelkohlenstoff; Weeviltox; Wegla dwusiarczek; Solfuro di carbonio

Properties & Characteristics

Molecular formula: CS2. Molecular weight: 76.15 g/mol. LogP: 2.1.

Uses & Applications

Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.

Safety Information

Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term Carbon disulfide
Formula CS2
CAS Number 75-15-0
Molecular Weight 76.15
Synonyms methanedithione; Carbon disulphide; 75-15-0; Carbon bisulfide; Dithiocarbonic anhydride; Carbon bisulphide; Schwefelkohlenstoff; Weeviltox; Wegla dwusiarczek; Solfuro di carbonio

Frequently Asked Questions

Carbon Disulfide can cause developmental toxicity, female reproductive toxicity and male reproductive toxicity according to an independent committee of scientific and health experts.

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