Dimethyl sulfite is a sulfite ester with the chemical formula (CH3O)2SO.
Dimethyl sulfite is used as an additive in some polymers to prevent oxidation. It is also a potentially useful high energy battery electrolyte solvent.
Name | Dimethyl sulfite | EINECS | 210-481-0 |
CAS No. | 616-42-2 | Density | 1.294 |
PSA | 54.74000 | LogP | 0.72360 |
Solubility | soluble in water | Melting Point | 0°C
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Formula | C2H6 O3 S | Boiling Point | 126-127 °C(lit.) |
Molecular Weight | 110.134 | Flash Point | 30 ºC |
Transport Information | UN 1993 | Appearance | clear, colorless liquid |
Appearance and properties: transparent colorless liquid
Density: 1.294 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 126-127 °C(lit.)
Flash point: 106 °F
Refractive index: n20/D 1.410(lit.)
Water solubility: soluble
Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Storage condition: Flammables area
Usage:Used as a pharmaceutical intermediate