| Agent Name |
Benzyl disulfide |
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| Alternative Name |
Dibenzyl disulfide |
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| CAS Number |
150-60-7 |
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| Formula |
C14-H14-S2 |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
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] |
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| Category |
Sulfur Compounds |
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| Description |
Solid; [Merck Index] Faintly beige crystals; Strong, offensive odor; Insoluble at room temperature; [MSDSonline] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a rubber antioxidant, a petroleum fraction stabilizer, and a silicone oil additive; [Merck Index] |
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| Comments |
An irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
mp = 68 deg C; [MSDSonline] |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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