Dimethyl sulfide is an organic compound with the chemical formula C2H6S, which is a simple sulfide.
Chemical formula: C2H6S; CH3SCH3
Molecular weight: 62.134
CAS number: 75-18-3
EINECS number: 200-846-2
Density: 0.846g/cm3
Melting point: -98 ℃
Boiling point: 38 ℃
Flash point: 34 ℉
LogP: 0.979
Refractive index (20 ℃): 1.435
Saturated vapor pressure (20 ℃): 53.2kPa
Critical temperature: 229 ℃
Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid
Solubility: insoluble in water, soluble in most organic solvents such as ethanol and ether
The use of dimethyl sulfide: mainly used for the preparation of dimethyl sulfoxide and as an intermediate or solvent for pesticides.
