ETHYLENE SULFIDE

Synonym(s):Dimethylene sulfide;Thiirane

CAS NO.：420-12-2
Empirical Formula: C2H4S
Molecular Weight: 60.12
MDL number: MFCD00005159
EINECS: 206-993-9
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-12-26 17:07:23

What is ETHYLENE SULFIDE?

Chemical properties

clear colourless liquid

The Uses of ETHYLENE SULFIDE

Ethylene sulfide is generally used in the preparation of organosulfur compounds, especially for mercaptoethylation of primary and secondary amines to obtain aminothiols.
It is used in the synthesis of dendritic thioether ligands to stabilize gold nanoparticles (Au NPs).
Chitosan can be chemically modified by treating ethylene sulfide to obtain a biopolymer for the removal of divalent cations from aqueous solutions.

What are the applications of Application

Ethylene sulfide is a sulfur compound which was used in the chemical modification of chitosan

Definition

ChEBI: Thiirane is a saturated organic heteromonocyclic parent and an organosulfur heterocyclic compound.

Safety Profile

Poison by ingestion, intraperitoneal, and subcutaneous routes. Mddly toxic by inhalation. A skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant. Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. Can react with oxidizing materials. When heated to decomposition, or on contact with acid or acid fumes, it emits highly toxic fumes of SOx. See also SULFIDES.

Properties of ETHYLENE SULFIDE

Melting point:	207-209℃
Boiling point:	55-56 °C (lit.)
Density	1.01 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure	4.15 psi ( 20 °C)
refractive index	n20/D 1.495(lit.)
Flash point:	50 °F
storage temp.	-20°C
Water Solubility	Insoluble in water
solubility	Chloroform (Soluble), Methanol (Sparingly)
form	liquid
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
BRN	102379
Stability:	Stable at room temperature, but may have butylmercaptan added to enhance stability. Flammable.
CAS DataBase Reference	420-12-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
IARC	3 (Vol. 11, Sup 7) 1987
EPA Substance Registry System	Thiirane (420-12-2)

Safety information for ETHYLENE SULFIDE

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06
GHS Hazard Statements	H225:Flammable liquids H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P310:IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.