Dipropyl sulfone
Agent Name
Dipropyl sulfone
CAS Number
598-03-8
Formula
C6-H14-O2-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Propane, 1,1'-sulfonylbis-; Propyl sulfone (8CI); [ChemIDplus] Di-n-propyl sulfone; [Phillips 66 MSDS]
Category
Sulfur Compounds
Description
mp = 29.5 deg C; [ChemIDplus] White odorless solid; [Phillips 66 MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Thermal sensitizer in transformer and lubricating oils; polymer stabilizer; catalytic poison; may function as enhancer of heparin absorption in intestine." [ChemIDplus]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Divinyl sulfone"; Divinyl sulfone causes lacrimation in exposed workers; It can cause burns to eyes and skin; Inhalation causes mucous membrane irritation, and ingestion causes GI irritation; Causes kidney damage in high-dose animal experiments; [HSDB] A moderate eye and mild to moderate skin irritant; Inhalation may cause headache, nausea, and vomiting; [Phillips 66 MSDS]
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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