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Sigma-Aldrich

Dimethyl disulfide

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Dimethyl disulfide, Methyl disulfide

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C2H6S2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
94.20
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352113
EC Index Number:
210-871-0

vapor pressure

30 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

304 °C

potency

290-500 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

expl. lim.

1.1-16.1 % (v/v)

kinematic viscosity

0.594 cSt(20 °C)

mp

-85 °C

transition temp

flash point 15 °C

density

1.06 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C2H6S2/c1-3-4-2/h1-2H3

InChI key

WQOXQRCZOLPYPM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Sensor development for dimethyl disulfide detection: A study detailed the development of a delafossite CuGaO2-based chemiresistive sensor designed for sensitive and selective detection of dimethyl disulfide, highlighting its potential in environmental monitoring and industrial applications (Zhang et al., 2024).
  • Odor control in food packaging: Research on active packaging materials incorporated with calcium hydroxide and modified porous medium demonstrated effectiveness in reducing carbon dioxide and controlling kimchi odor, potentially applicable to industrial food processing and storage (Jeong et al., 2024).
  • Improvement of food flavor profiles: An investigation into the effects of different extraction methods on the volatile profiles of flaxseed oils emphasized the role of dimethyl disulfide in enhancing food flavors, contributing to the optimization of food processing techniques (Sun et al., 2023).
  • Disease control in agriculture: A study on the alleviation of banded leaf and sheath blight in maize using bacterial volatile organic compounds, including dimethyl disulfide, suggested new pathways for plant disease management through natural chemical signaling (Yasmin et al., 2023).
  • Fumigation effects on pathogen reduction: Examination of fumigation methods for the reduction of Salmonella enterica in soil highlighted dimethyl disulfide as an effective agent, offering a potential strategy for improving soil safety in agricultural settings (Gu et al., 2023).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.059 - 1.063
Identity (IR): passes test

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 1 Inhalation - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system, Upper respiratory tract

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

59.0 °F

Flash Point(C)

15 °C


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