Agent Name
Benzyl disulfide
Alternative Name
Dibenzyl disulfide
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Dibenzyl disulfide; 1,4-Diphenyl-2,3-dithiabutane; 1,4-Diphenyl-2,3-dithiobutane; BDS; Benzyl bisulfide; Bis(phenylmethyl) disulfide; Di(phenylmethyl) disulfide; Di(phenylmethyl)disulfide; Dibenzyl disulfide; Dibenzyldisulfid [Czech]; Disulfide, bis(phenylmethyl); Disulfide, dibenzyl; alpha-(Benzyldithio)toluene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Sulfur Compounds
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] Faintly beige crystals; Strong, offensive odor; Insoluble at room temperature; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a rubber antioxidant, a petroleum fraction stabilizer, and a silicone oil additive; [Merck Index]
Comments
An irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline]
Explanatory Notes
mp = 68 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: