| Formula / Notation | SO2Cl2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7791-25-5 |
| Molecular Weight | 134.97 |
| Melting Point | -54.1 °C |
| Boiling Point | 156.4 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 1.67 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Miscible with benzene, toluene, ether, glacial acetic acid, and other org solvents |
| Appearance | Sulfuryl chloride appears as a colorless fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Very toxic by inhalation. Corrosive to metals and tissue. |
| Also Known As | sulfuryl dichloride; Sulfuryl dichloride; 7791-25-5; Sulfonyl chloride; Sulphuryl chloride; Sulfonyl dichloride; Sulfuric dichloride; Sulfuric oxychloride; Sulfuryl chloride (SO2Cl2); Sulfur oxychloride (SO2Cl2) |
| Category | Inorganic Compounds |
What is Sulfuryl chloride?
Sulfuryl chloride (SO2Cl2) is an inorganic compound that appears as Sulfuryl chloride appears as a colorless fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Very toxic by inhalation. Corrosive to metals and tissue.. It has a molecular weight of 134.97 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is sulfuryl dichloride. Boiling point: 156.4 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999). Melting point: -54.1 °C.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: sulfuryl dichloride
Other Names / Synonyms: sulfuryl dichloride; Sulfuryl dichloride; 7791-25-5; Sulfonyl chloride; Sulphuryl chloride; Sulfonyl dichloride; Sulfuric dichloride; Sulfuric oxychloride; Sulfuryl chloride (SO2Cl2); Sulfur oxychloride (SO2Cl2)
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -54.1 °C |
| Boiling Point | 156.4 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 1.67 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 134.97 |
| Solubility | Miscible with benzene, toluene, ether, glacial acetic acid, and other org solvents |
| Appearance | Sulfuryl chloride appears as a colorless fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Very toxic by inhalation. Corrosive to metals and tissue. |
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
Sulfuryl chloride (SO2Cl2) is an inorganic compound that appears as Sulfuryl chloride appears as a colorless fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Very toxic by inhalation. Corrosive to metals and tissue.. It has a molecular weight of 134.97 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is sulfuryl dichloride. Boiling point: 156.4 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999). Melting point: -54.1 °C.
Used in industrial processes, materials science, semiconductor manufacture, ceramics, or as a catalyst.
May be corrosive, toxic, or an oxidising agent. Handle in well-ventilated area. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Sulfuryl chloride is: SO2Cl2