Synonyms: DMS; Methyl sulfide
CAS Number: 75-18-3
Formula: C2H6S
Formula Weight: 62.13
Linear Formula: (CH3)2S
MDL No.: MFCD00008562
Purity: >=99.0%
Boiling Point: 38 C(lit.)
Melting Point: -98 C (lit.)
Density: 0.846 g/mL at 25 C(lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.435(lit.)
Beilstein Registry Number: 1696847
EC Number: 200-846-2
UNSPSC Code: 12190000
General description: Dimethyl sulfide is the major biogenic, volatile sulfur compound that is released from the ocean to the atmosphere. It plays a main role in the global sulfur cycle.
Application: Dimethyl sulfide undergoes thiolation reaction with hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in the presence of tungsten-zirconia (WO3/ZrO2) catalyst to form methanethiol.
RTECS: PV5075000
RIDADR: UN1164 - class 3 - PG 2 - Dimethyl sulfide
WGK Germany: 1
Flash Point(F): -32.8 F
Flash Point(C): -36 C
R Codes: 19299
IOD Codes: F
Symbol: GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H225-H319
Precautionary statements: P210-P305 + P351 + P338-P370 + P378-P403 + P235