Di-n-butyl sulfoxide, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is used as an active pharmaceutical intermediate and in the extraction of thorium(IV) from nitric acid solutions in xylene.

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.

Applications
It is used as an active pharmaceutical intermediate and in the extraction of thorium(IV) from nitric acid solutions in xylene.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Protect from water/moisture and oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Store under inert gas. Protect from humidity and water.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 2168-93-6
• Molecular Formula: C8H18OS
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 162.291
• MDL Number: MFCD00002093
• InChI Key: LOWMYOWHQMKBTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: dibutyl sulfoxide, butyl sulfoxide, n-butyl sulfoxide, dibutyl sulphoxide, di-n-butyl sulfoxide, butane, 1,1'-sulfinylbis, sulfoxide, dibutyl, di-n-butylsulfoxide, butane,1-butylsulfinyl, butylsulfinyl butane
• PubChem CID: 16568
• IUPAC Name: 1-butylsulfinylbutane
• SMILES: CCCCS(=O)CCCC

• Melting Point: 31°C to 34°C
• Density: 0.832
• Boiling Point: 250°C
• Flash Point: 121°C (249°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.467
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 1747425
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 162.3
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Di-n-butyl sulfoxide

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	218-511-4
RTECSNumber	EK5700000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only