Bis(phenylthio)methane, 98+%

Description

CAS: 3561-67-9 | C13H12S2 | 232.359 g/mol

Acyl anion equivalent with some advantages over 1,3-dithiane for the preparation of vinyl sulfides. Bis(phenylthio)methane is used in the synthesis of the dihydroxy thioethers.

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Applications
Acyl anion equivalent with some advantages over 1,3-dithiane for the preparation of vinyl sulfides. Bis(phenylthio)methane is used in the synthesis of the dihydroxy thioethers.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store away from oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 3561-67-9
• Molecular Formula: C13H12S2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 232.359
• MDL Number: MFCD00003067
• InChI Key: ZHUPZVIALZHGGP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: bis phenylthio methane, methylenebis thio bisbenzene, bis phenyithio methane, formaldehyde diphenyl mercaptal, 1,1'-methylenebis thio bisbenzene, phenylsulfanyl methyl sulfanyl benzene, 1-phenylthio methyl thio benzene, bis thiophenoxy methane
• PubChem CID: 77097
• IUPAC Name: phenylsulfanylmethylsulfanylbenzene
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)SCSC2=CC=CC=C2

• Melting Point: 36°C to 38°C
• Boiling Point: 194°C (8 mmHg)
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅SCH₂SC₆H₅
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 1874146
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 232.36
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Bis(phenylthio)methane

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	222-624-4
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only