Diphenyl disulfide
Agent Name
Diphenyl disulfide
CAS Number
882-33-7
Formula
C12-H10-S2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Biphenyl disulfide; Phenyl disulfide; Diphenyl disulphide; Disulfide diphenyl; Phenyldithiobenzene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Sulfur Compounds
Description
Colorless solid; [Merck Index] White crystalline powder with an unpleasant odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a reagent in organic synthesis; [Merck Index] Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
Oral LD50 (female rat) > 300-2,000 mg/kg; Anemia and changes of the liver and kidney observed in repeated-dose oral study of rats at 30 mg/kg/day; No adverse effects on reproductive or developmental toxicity parameters seen at doses up to 30 mg/kg/day; No evidence of mutagenicity; [JECDB] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Diallyl disulfide" and "Benzyl disulfide."
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