Diethyl disulfide
Agent Name
Diethyl disulfide
CAS Number
110-81-6
Formula
C4-H10-S2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
3,4-Dithiahexane; Diethyldisulfid [Czech]; Ethyl disulfide; Ethyl disulphide; Ethyldithioethane; Diethyl disulphide; Disulfide, diethyl; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Sulfur Compounds
Description
Light yellow liquid with a stench; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
A mild skin and moderate eye irritant; Causes changes in brain weight and weight loss in 10-day intermittent inhalation studies of rats; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [EFSA] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Dimethyl disulfide."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
4.28 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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