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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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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
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 | 100 mL |
UN Number | UN3334 |
Beilstein | 1732829 |
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Safety and Handling

- Di-n-butyl sulfide
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Di-n-butyl sulfide
RUO – Research Use Only
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