diethyl tetrasulfide
tetrasulfane, 1,4-diethyl-
Identification
| Name | diethyl tetrasulfide |
| IUPAC | (ethyltetrasulfanyl)ethane |
| CAS Number | 13730-34-2 |
| EINECS | 237-298-9 |
| FDA UNII | AJD5ZF36XV |
| Molecular Formula | C4 H10 S4 |
| Molecular Weight | 186.38370000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00040059 |
| Nikkaji Number | J278.019D |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 273.60 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.009000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 253.00 °F. TCC ( 122.80 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.509 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 186.7 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for diethyl tetrasulfide usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for diethyl tetrasulfide flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
diethyl tetrasulphide
diethyltetrasulfide
ethyltetrasulfanyl)ethane
tetrasulfane, 1,4-diethyl-
PubMed:
In vitro and in vivo comparison of sulfur donors as antidotes to acute cyanide intoxication.