2,4-Dimethylsulfolane
Agent Name
2,4-Dimethylsulfolane
CAS Number
1003-78-7
Formula
C6-H12-O2-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,4-Dimethyl sulfolane; 2,4-Dimethyltetrahydrothiophene dioxide; 2,4-Dimethyltetramethylene sulfone; 2,4-Dimethyltetrahydrothiophene-1,1-dioxide; Tetrahydro-2,4-dimethylthiophene 1,1-dioxide; Thiophene, tetrahydro-2,4-dimethyl-, 1,1-dioxide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Sulfur Compounds
Description
Colorless to yellow liquid; [Merck Index] Deep brownish-yellow liquid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as solvent for liquid-liquid and vapor-liquid extraction processes; [Merck Index]
Comments
Causes somnolence and convulsions in intraperitoneal and intravenous lethal-dose studies of mice; [RTECS] Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; May cause irritation; [Aldrich MSDS] See "Sulfolane."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
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