| Formula / Notation | C2H6S2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 624-92-0 |
| Molecular Weight | 94.20 |
| Melting Point | -120.5 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 229.5 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.065 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Dimethyl disulfide appears as a colorless oily liquid with a garlic-like odor. Denser than water and slightly soluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. May irritate skin and eyes. Used to make oth... |
| Also Known As | (methyldisulfanyl)methane; 624-92-0; METHYL DISULFIDE; (Methyldisulfanyl)methane; Dimethyldisulfide; DMDS; Dimethyl disulphide; 2,3-Dithiabutane; Disulfide, dimethyl; Methyldisulfide |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Dimethyl disulfide?
Dimethyl disulfide is an organic disulfide that is methane in which one of the hydrogens has been replaced by a methyldisulfanyl group. It has a role as a xenobiotic metabolite.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: (methyldisulfanyl)methane
Other Names / Synonyms: (methyldisulfanyl)methane; 624-92-0; METHYL DISULFIDE; (Methyldisulfanyl)methane; Dimethyldisulfide; DMDS; Dimethyl disulphide; 2,3-Dithiabutane; Disulfide, dimethyl; Methyldisulfide
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -120.5 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 229.5 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.065 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 94.20 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Dimethyl disulfide appears as a colorless oily liquid with a garlic-like odor. Denser than water and slightly soluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. May irritate skin and eyes. Used to make oth... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Dimethyl disulfide is an organic disulfide that is methane in which one of the hydrogens has been replaced by a methyldisulfanyl group. It has a role as a xenobiotic metabolite.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Dimethyl disulfide is: C2H6S2