Dimethyl sulfite

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Dimethyl sulfite Structure
Dimethyl sulfite structure
Common Name Dimethyl sulfite
CAS Number 616-42-2 Molecular Weight 110.132
Density 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 126.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C2H6O3S Melting Point N/A
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 41.1±0.0 °C
Symbol GHS02 GHS07
GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word Warning

Summary: Dimethyl sulfite, also known as 亚硫酸二甲酯, has a CAS number of 616-42-2, with a molecular formula of C2H6O3S and a molecular weight of 110.132. It appears as a transparent colorless liquid with a boiling point of 126.0±0.0 °C and a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3. It should be stored in a flammable area.主要用于医药中间体. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name dimethyl sulfite
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 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 126.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C2H6O3S
Molecular Weight 110.132
Flash Point 41.1±0.0 °C
Exact Mass 110.003761
PSA 54.74000
LogP -0.43
Vapour Pressure 14.4±0.2 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.477
InChIKey BDUPRNVPXOHWIL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES COS(=O)OC
Storage condition Flammables area
Water Solubility soluble

 MSDS

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 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
WT3512000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Sulfurous acid, dimethyl ester
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
616-42-2
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
1700256
LAST UPDATED :
199701
DATA ITEMS CITED :
2
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C2-H6-O3-S

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LC - Lethal concentration
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Inhalation
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
>2600 mg/m3/10M
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
NDRC** National Defense Research Committee, Office of Scientific Research and Development, Progress Report. Volume(issue)/page/year: NDCrc-132,APR1942

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS02 GHS07
GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H226-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Faceshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes Xi:Irritant;
Risk Phrases R10;R36/37/38
Safety Phrases S26-S36-S24/25-S16
RIDADR UN 1993 3/PG 3
WGK Germany 3
RTECS WT3512000
Packaging Group III
Hazard Class 3.2
HS Code 29209085

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

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Literature: Li, Ai-Wen; Xu, Bin; Wang, Chao-Xian; Zhu, Shi-Zheng Journal of Fluorine Chemistry, 1994 , vol. 69, # 1 p. 85 - 88

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Literature: Journal of Organic Chemistry, , vol. 70, # 23 p. 9618 - 9621

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Literature: DE459738 ; Fortschr. Teerfarbenfabr. Verw. Industriezweige, vol. 16, p. 124

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Literature: Chemische Berichte, , vol. 90, p. 2106,2112 Zhurnal Obshchei Khimii, , vol. 27, p. 780,782;engl.Ausg.S.855

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Literature: Journal of Organic Chemistry, , vol. 48, # 21 p. 3847 - 3848

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Literature: Annales de Chimie (Cachan, France), , vol. <11>6, p. 524,525 Comptes Rendus Hebdomadaires des Seances de l'Academie des Sciences, , vol. 190, p. 56

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Literature: Zhurnal Obshchei Khimii, , vol. 3, p. 311,312 Chem. Zentralbl., , vol. 105, # II p. 40

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Literature: Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences, , vol. 10, # 1 p. 123 - 127

 Customs

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HS Code 29209085

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More Articles

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Matrix isolation FTIR spectroscopic and theoretical study of dimethyl sulfite.

J. Phys. Chem. A 109(16) , 3578-86, (2005)

The preferred conformations of dimethyl sulfite and their vibrational spectra were studied by matrix-isolation Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and theoretical methods (density functional theor...

[Effect of design and operation parameters on volatile alkylsulfides removal in subsurface constructed wetlands].

Huan Jing Ke Xue 31(2) , 345-51, (2010)

A pilot-scale subsurface constructed wetland wastewater treatment system was sampled for one year to study the effects of bed aspect ratio, substrate medium size, water depth, HLR (hydraulic loading r...

The reaction of chicken liver sulfite oxidase with dimethylsulfite.

Biochim. Biophys. Acta 1253(2) , 133-5, (1995)

We have undertaken a steady-state and rapid kinetic study of the reaction of enzyme with sulfite and dimethylsulfite. Methylation of sulfite results in a significant increase in Km and Kd for the subs...

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

MFCD00008415
EINECS 210-481-0
methoxy sulfoxide
Sulfurous acid, dimethyl ester
Dimethyl sulfite

 Dimethyl sulfite | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of dimethyl sulfite?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of dimethyl sulfite is 54.74000.
Q: How is the water solubility of dimethyl sulfite?
A: Water solubility of dimethyl sulfite: soluble.
Q: What is the boiling point of dimethyl sulfite?
A: Boiling point of dimethyl sulfite is 126.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the safety information for dimethyl sulfite?
A: Safety information for dimethyl sulfite: S26-S36-S24/25-S16.
Q: What are the upstream materials of dimethyl sulfite?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of dimethyl sulfite: 67-56-1;109-87-5;624-91-9;186581-53-3;35506-85-5;62516-55-6;77-78-1;110-86-1;41239-98-9;154318-75-9.
Q: What English synonyms does dimethyl sulfite have?
A: English synonyms of dimethyl sulfite: MFCD00008415, EINECS 210-481-0, methoxy sulfoxide, Sulfurous acid, dimethyl ester, Dimethyl sulfite.
Q: What is the molecular formula of dimethyl sulfite?
A: Molecular formula of dimethyl sulfite is C2H6O3S.
Q: What is the CAS number of dimethyl sulfite?
A: CAS number of dimethyl sulfite is 616-42-2.
Q: What is the English name of dimethyl sulfite?
A: The English name of dimethyl sulfite is dimethyl sulfite.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of dimethyl sulfite?
A: SMILES notation of dimethyl sulfite is COS(=O)OC.

 Dimethyl sulfitefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
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