BIS(PHENYLTHIO)METHANE

Synonym(s):Diphenylthiomethane;Formaldehyde diphenyl mercaptal

CAS NO.：3561-67-9
Empirical Formula: C13H12S2
Molecular Weight: 232.36
MDL number: MFCD00003067
EINECS: 222-624-4
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-07-19 13:43:30

What is BIS(PHENYLTHIO)METHANE?

Chemical properties

light yellow crystalline powder

The Uses of BIS(PHENYLTHIO)METHANE

Bis(phenylthio)methane (PhSCH₂SPh) may be used in the synthesis of the following:

dihydroxy thioethers
[Cu₄I₄{μ-PhS₂CH₂SPh}₂]_n
[(η⁵-C₅Me₅)MCl₂(η¹-(PhS)₂CH₂)] (M=Rh, Ir ; C₅Me₅= pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)
6-deoxy-1,2:3,4-di-O-isopropylidene-α-D-galactoheptodialdo-1,5-pyranose diphenyl dithioacetal

Synthesis Reference(s)

Synthetic Communications, 19, p. 31, 1989 DOI: 10.1080/00397918908050949
Synthesis, p. 447, 1975 DOI: 10.1055/s-1975-23797

General Description

Bis(phenylthio)methane (PhSCH₂SPh) is a dithioether ligand. It forms coordination complex with silver(I) salts. It participates in the synthesis of (-)-rasfonin.

Properties of BIS(PHENYLTHIO)METHANE

Melting point:	34-37 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	194 °C8 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	1.2633 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.6210 (estimate)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form	powder to crystal
color	White to Light yellow
Water Solubility	Insoluble in water.
BRN	1874146
CAS DataBase Reference	3561-67-9(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for BIS(PHENYLTHIO)METHANE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.