Dimethyl sulfide Chemical 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)
FEMA 2746 | METHYL SULFIDE
refractive index n20/D 1.435(lit.)
Fp −34 °F
storage temp. 2-8°C
solubility Miscible with alcohols, ethers, esters, ketones, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with
form Liquid
color Clear colorless
Specific Gravity 0.849 (20/4℃)
Odor Ethereal, permeating; disagreeable; offensive.
Odor Threshold 0.003ppm
explosive limit 2.2-19.7%(V)
Merck 14,6123
JECFA Number 452
BRN 1696847
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Highly flammable - note low boiling point, low flash point, and wide explosion limits. Mixtures with air are potentially explosive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Use in UK regulated by LPG Regulations 1978 in accordance with HSE guidance note CS17.
InChIKey QMMFVYPAHWMCMS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS DataBase Reference 75-18-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Dimethyl sulfide(75-18-3)
EPA Substance Registry System Dimethyl sulfide (75-18-3)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes F,Xn,Xi
Risk Statements 11-22-37/38-41-36
Safety Statements 7-9-16-29-33-36/39-26
RIDADR UN 1164 3/PG 2
WGK Germany 1
RTECS PV5075000
F 13
Autoignition Temperature 402 °F
TSCA Yes
HS Code 2930 90 98
HazardClass 3
PackingGroup II
Hazardous Substances Data 75-18-3(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 535 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg