Di-n-butyl sulfide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Di-n-butyl sulfide is generally used as an agricultural intermediate, a sulfiding agent, a refinery catalyst, a lubricant additive, a gas odorant and a processing aid in mining applications. It finds application as an internal standard in X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF) measurements of sulfur in oils and other liquid hydrocarbon matrices.

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Applications
Di-n-butyl sulfide is generally used as an agricultural intermediate, a sulfiding agent, a refinery catalyst, a lubricant additive, a gas odorant and a processing aid in mining applications. It finds application as an internal standard in X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF) measurements of sulfur in oils and other liquid hydrocarbon matrices.

Solubility
Silghtly miscible with water. Miscible with olive oil and almond oil.

Notes
Incompatible with strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

• Melting Point: -80°C
• Density: 0.839
• Boiling Point: 188°C to 189°C
• Flash Point: 76°C (168°F)
• Odor: Stench
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₃S(CH₂)₃CH₃
• Refractive Index: 1.453
• Quantity: 500 mL
• UN Number: UN3334
• Beilstein: 1732829
• Merck Index: 14,1590
• Solubility Information: Silghtly miscible with water. Miscible with olive oil and almond oil.
• Formula Weight: 146.3
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Di-n-butyl sulfide

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