Dimethyl Sulfone

HCID 6213

Basic information

CAS
67-71-0
Standard SMILES
CS(C)(=O)=O
InChIKey
HHVIBTZHLRERCL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C2H6O2S
Average molar mass
94.14 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
94.00885043

Overview

Sulfonyldimethane is a sulfone.

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
Dimethyl Sulfone
IUPAC
methylsulfonylmethane
English name
Dimethyl sulfone
Molecular formula
C2H6O2S
Molecular weight
94.13

Names & synonyms

Dimethyl sulfoneMethyl sulfone67-71-0MethylsulfonylmethaneDimethyl sulphoneSulfonylbismethaneMethane, sulfonylbis-sulfonyldimethaneMETHYL SULFONYL METHANEMethylsulfonyl methaneDTXSID40439379H4PO4Z4FT
Show more names
MSMDMSO2(CH3)2SO2DimethylsulfonMethylSulfonylMethane(Msm)Dimethyl sulfone solutionMETHYLSULPHONE
NSC-63345CHEBI:9349DTXCID2023937NSC63345methyl sulfonmethaneMSM2000 PremiumSUL VITAL HOTRefChem:134278

Database identifiers

CAS
67-71-0
PubChem CID
6213
DTXSID
DTXSID4043937
ChEMBL
CHEMBL25028
ChEBI
CHEBI:9349
UNII
9H4PO4Z4FT
EC Number
200-665-9
Nikkaji
J1.412E

Properties

Computed structural properties

XLogP
-0.4
Topological polar surface area
42.5 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
0
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2
Rotatable bonds
0
Heavy atoms
5

Experimental & physicochemical properties

Chemical ClassesOther Classes -> Sulfur Compounds
DrugsPharmaceuticals -> Listed in ZINC15
CosmeticsSolvent
SpringerMaterials PropertiesSchoenflies notation
LogP-1.41
Density1.1700 @ 10°C

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
107 · 107-109 °C (lit.)
Boiling point
238 °C · 238 °C (lit.)
Density
1 · 1,16 g/cm3
bulk density
880 kg/m3 · 880kg/m3
refractive index
1.4226 · 1.4226
Flash point
290 °F · 290 °F

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 3 items

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 96.1% (122 of 127) of all reports.

Not Classified

Aggregated GHS information provided per 127 reports by companies from 5 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 4 items

Chemical: Methane, sulfonylbis-

Methane, 1,1'-sulfonylbis- is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of Methane, 1,1'-sulfonylbis- are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)

Status: Active Update: 04-08-2021 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/17580

Dimethyl sulfone: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

Hazards SummaryNo evidence of teratogenicity in rats; [REPROTOX] Not a skin irritant; May cause eye irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See Dimethyl sulfoxide. See Dipropyl sulfone.
Hazard Classes and CategoriesNot Classified

Safety & protection

Protective Action Criteria (PAC) · 3 items

15 [mg/m3]

170 [mg/m3]

990 [mg/m3]

Toxicology

Effects During Pregnancy and Lactation◉ Summary of Use during Lactation

Safety data

PPE
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
wgk
1
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
PB2785000
hs_code
29309070
Toxicity
LD50 orally in Rabbit: 17000 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg

Chemistry & industry

Pharmacology

MeSH Pharmacological ClassificationSubstances that reduce or suppress INFLAMMATION.
Tissue LocationsBrain
Cellular LocationsCytoplasm

Uses & manufacturing

UsesOccurs in some plants and in the adrenal cortex of cattle; Used as a solvent; [Merck Index] A metabolite of dimethyl sulfoxide that naturally occurs in many foods; Marketed as a dietary supplement for promotion of joint health; [REPROTOX]
U.S. Production2023: 67,460 lb
Consumer UsesSoil amendments (fertilizers)
Use ClassificationCosmetics -> Solvent
General Manufacturing InformationMethane, 1,1'-sulfonylbis-: ACTIVE
Applications · 3 items

UsesUse as high temperature solvent inorganic and organic substances, organic chemical raw materials, food additives and health products raw materials, also used as gas chromatography stationary phase (maximum use temperature 30 ℃, acetone as solvent) and analytical reagents.

UsesDimethyl sulfone is used as a high-temperature solvent for both inorganic and organic substances. It acts as an intermediate as well as medium in organic synthesis. It plays an important role as a carbon source by the airborne bacteria Afipia. It is also employed as an extraction solvent for the separation of aromatic compounds like benzene, toluene and xylenes from aliphatic hydrocarbons. Further, it is used in the polymerization process. It finds application in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, paint and coating materials.

UsesDimethyl sulfone is a high tempereture solvent for many inorganic and organic substances,it is used as antiinflammatory, antiproliferative, antiparasitic.

Suppliers100 total

国药集团化学试剂有限公司86-21-63210123 · [email protected]
梯希爱(上海)化成工业发展有限公司021-67121386 · [email protected]
上海阿拉丁生化科技股份有限公司400-6206333 13167063860 · [email protected]
INTATRADE GmbH+49 3493/605464 · [email protected]
南京兰亚化工贸易有限公司+86-25-8331-5620 · [email protected]

Additional notes

DefinitionChEBI: Sulfonyldimethane is a sulfone.

Related reactions

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