SULFOXIDE Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

432.8°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.1040 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.5460 (estimate)

storage temp. 

0-6°C

Stability:

Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Reacts violently with perchloric acid.

EPA Substance Registry System

Piperonyl sulfoxide (120-62-7)

Safety Information

Hazardous Substances Data

120-62-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Toxicity

LD50 in adult male, female rats (mg/kg): 3957, 3477 orally (Gaines, Linder)

SULFOXIDE Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

light yellow viscous oil

Uses

Insecticide synergist.

Definition

An organic compound of general formula RSOR′, where R and R′ are organic radicals. An example is dimethyl sulfoxide, (CH₃)₂SO, commonly used as a solvent.

General Description

Clear pale yellow to amber viscous liquid with a sweetish smell.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

SULFOXIDE reacts violently with perchloric acid. . With strong reducing agents SULFOXIDE will produce hydrogen sulfide.

Fire Hazard

SULFOXIDE is probably combustible.

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