Diphenyl sulfoxide
Agent Name
Diphenyl sulfoxide
CAS Number
945-51-7
Formula
C12-H10-O-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Benzene, 1,1'-sulfinylbis-; Diphenyl sulphoxide; Phenylsulfinylbenzene; Sulfoxide, diphenyl; Phenyl sulfoxide (8CI); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Sulfur Compounds
Description
White to cream crystalline powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Electron acceptor for liver aldehyde oxidase." [ChemIDplus]
Comments
Intraperitoneal LD50 (mouse) = 750 mg/kg; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Dimethyl sulfoxide."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.62E-05 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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