Dimethyl disulfide, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Dimethyl disulfide is used as an intermediate as well as a food additive in onion, garlic, cheese, meats, soups, savory flavors and fruit flavors. It is used in oil refineries as a sulfiding agent. It is used to alfa substitute 2-methylfuran-acrolein to produce food stuff. It is involved in the preparation of 4-(methylthio)phenol. Further, it is used to replace methyl mercaptan as a jet fuel additive. It finds application in artificial flavoring agent and a corrosion inhibitor. In addition to this, it serves as an effective soil fumigant in agriculture.

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
Dimethyl disulfide is used as an intermediate as well as a food additive in onion, garlic, cheese, meats, soups, savory flavors and fruit flavors. It is used in oil refineries as a sulfiding agent. It is used to alfa substitute 2-methylfuran-acrolein to produce food stuff. It is involved in the preparation of 4-(methylthio)phenol. Further, it is used to replace methyl mercaptan as a jet fuel additive. It finds application in artificial flavoring agent and a corrosion inhibitor. In addition to this, it serves as an effective soil fumigant in agriculture.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ethyl ether, alcohol, most organic solvents and oils. Slightly miscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents.

Specifications

• Melting Point: -85°C
• Density: 1.046
• Boiling Point: 108°C to 109°C
• Flash Point: 10°C (50°F)
• Odor: Stench
• Refractive Index: 1.5253
• Linear Formula: CH₃S-SCH₃
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN2381
• Beilstein: 1730824
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethanol,ethyl ether,alcohol,most organic solvents and oils. Slightly miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 94.2
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Dimethyl disulfide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H301+H331-H317-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H331-H302-H319-H317-H335 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P311-P330-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: DIMETHYL DISULFIDE
EINECSNumber	210-871-0
RTECSNumber	JO1927500
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only