Benzyl disulfide

Agent Name
Benzyl disulfide
Alternative Name
Dibenzyl disulfide
CAS Number
150-60-7
Formula
C14-H14-S2
Major Category
Other Classes
Benzyl disulfide formula graphical representation
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]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
mp = 68 deg C; [MSDSonline]

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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