| Formula / Notation | C2H6S |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 75-18-3 |
| Molecular Weight | 62.14 |
| Melting Point | -144 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 99 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 0.85 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol, ether; soluble in water at concentrations below 300 mM |
| Appearance | Dimethyl sulfide appears as a clear colorless to straw colored liquid with a disagreeable odor. Flash point less than 0 °F. Less dense than water and slightly soluble in water. Vapors are heavier ... |
| Also Known As | methylsulfanylmethane; Methyl sulfide; 75-18-3; Methane, thiobis-; Methyl thioether; dimethyl sulphide; dimethylsulfide; 2-Thiapropane; Dimethyl thioether; Dimethylsulphide |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Dimethyl sulfide?
Dimethyl sulfide is a methyl sulfide in which the sulfur atom is substituted by two methyl groups. It is produced naturally by some marine algae. It has a role as a marine metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite, a bacterial xenobiotic metabolite, an EC 3.5.1.4 (amidase) inhibitor and an algal metabolite.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: methylsulfanylmethane
Other Names / Synonyms: methylsulfanylmethane; Methyl sulfide; 75-18-3; Methane, thiobis-; Methyl thioether; dimethyl sulphide; dimethylsulfide; 2-Thiapropane; Dimethyl thioether; Dimethylsulphide
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -144 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 99 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 0.85 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 62.14 |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol, ether; soluble in water at concentrations below 300 mM |
| Appearance | Dimethyl sulfide appears as a clear colorless to straw colored liquid with a disagreeable odor. Flash point less than 0 °F. Less dense than water and slightly soluble in water. Vapors are heavier ... |
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 sulfide is a methyl sulfide in which the sulfur atom is substituted by two methyl groups. It is produced naturally by some marine algae. It has a role as a marine metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite, a bacterial xenobiotic metabolite, an EC 3.5.1.4 (amidase) inhibitor and an algal 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 sulfide is: C2H6S