Dimethyl sulfur properties
Melting point -98 ° C (lit.)
Boiling point 38 ° C (lit.)
Density 0.846 g / mL at 25 ° C (lit.)
Vapor density 2.1 (vs air)
Vapor pressure 26.24 psi (55 ° C)
Refractive index n20 / D 1.435 (lit.)
FEMA 2746 | METHYL SULFIDE
Flash point -34 ° F
Storage conditions 2-8 ° C
Solubility Miscible with alcohols, ethers, esters, ketones, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with
Form Liquid
Color Clear colorless
Colorless transparent chemical volatile liquid. Bad smell. Soluble in ethanol and ether, do not dissolve in water.
Use for the preparation of dimethyl sulfoxide and as a pesticide intermediate or solvent