Name | Dimethyl sulfite |
Synonyms | (CH3O)2SO Methyl sulfite METHYL SULFITE Dimethylsulfite DIMETHYL SULFITE Dimethyl sulfite Dimethyl sulphite dimethoxysulfoxide Dimethoxy sulfoxide SULFUROUS ACID DIMETHYL ESTER Dimethyl ester of sulfurous acid |
CAS | 616-42-2 |
EINECS | 210-481-0 |
InChI | InChI=1/C2H6O3S/c1-4-6(3)5-2/h1-2H3 |
Molecular Formula | C2H6O3S |
Molar Mass | 110.13 |
Density | 1.294 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | 0°C |
Boling Point | 126-127 °C (lit.) |
Flash Point | 106°F |
Water Solubility | soluble |
Vapor Presure | 14.4mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Liquid |
Color | Clear colorless to pale yellow |
BRN | 1700256 |
Storage Condition | Flammables area |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.410(lit.) |
Use | Used as a pharmaceutical Intermediate |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. |
UN IDs | UN 1993 3/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | WT3512000 |
HS Code | 29209085 |
Hazard Class | 3.2 |
Packing Group | III |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
use | as a pharmaceutical intermediate excellent formaldehyde agent, widely used in the production of chemical and light industrial products such as medicine, pesticide, dye and perfume. |