Propyl disulfide CAS 629-19-6
Chemical name: Propyl disulfide
Synonymous names:DPDS;PROPYLDITHIOPROPANE;Disulfide,dipropyl
CAS No:629-19-6
Molecular formula:C6H14S2
Molecular weight:150.31
EINECS No:211-079-8
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Structural formula:
Product Description:
Items |
Specifications |
Appearance |
Colourless liquid |
Assay,% |
99.36 MIN |
melting point |
-86 °C (lit.) |
boiling point |
195-196°C (lit.) |
Density |
0.96 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Properties and Usage:
Dipropyl disulfide (C6H12S2) is a sulfur-containing liquid with a strong odor. Relying on the chemical activity, lipophilicity and typical sulfide properties of its disulfide bonds, dipropyl disulfide plays a key role in chemical synthesis, industrial processing, agriculture, food industry and environmental protection.
1. Chemical synthesis
As a vulcanization intermediate in organic synthesis, dipropyl disulfide participates in a variety of reactions to synthesize other organic sulfides for the production of chemicals and drugs.
2. Plastic and rubber industry
Vulcanizer: In rubber production, dipropyl disulfide improves the wear resistance and elasticity of rubber through cross-linking.
Antioxidant: It plays an antioxidant role in plastic and rubber materials, delaying the oxidative degradation of materials during processing or use, thereby extending the service life of the materials.
3. Agriculture
As an active ingredient in some pesticides, dipropyl disulfide has effective bactericidal and insect repellent effects, helping to control pests and protect crops.
4. Food Industry
The strong smell of dipropyl disulfide makes it often used as a flavoring agent in food and spices, especially in some products added with specific flavors to add a unique flavor to food.
5. Medicine and Cosmetics
Drug synthesis: Dipropyl disulfide is used as a raw material or intermediate in drug synthesis in the pharmaceutical industry to support the production process of drugs.
Cosmetic additives: In some cosmetics, dipropyl disulfide is used as an additive to improve the performance or stability of the product.
6. Environmental Applications
In environmental treatment, dipropyl disulfide is used to adsorb or remove specific harmful chemicals and purify pollution.
7. Chemical Analysis
Dipropyl disulfide is used as a reagent to analyze sulfide reactions and support reaction mechanism analysis in organic chemistry research.
Storage conditions: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Storage must be away from oxidizing agents.
Packing: This product is packed in 5kg 25kg 50kg Plastic drum or iron drum, and it can also be customized according to customers' requirements