Sulfolane, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Miscible with water, acetone, toluene

Sulfolane is used as an industrial solvent utilized for the extraction of aromatic hydrocarbons from hydrocarbon mixtures and to purify natural gas. Further, it is used in refineries and the petrochemical industry.

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Applications
Sulfolane is used as an industrial solvent utilized for the extraction of aromatic hydrocarbons from hydrocarbon mixtures and to purify natural gas. Further, it is used in refineries and the petrochemical industry.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, water, acetone, toluene and dilute mineral acids. Slightly miscible with octanes, olefins and naphthenes.

Notes
Miscible with water, acetone, tolueneIncompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 126-33-0
• Molecular Formula: C4H8O2S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 120.17
• MDL Number: MFCD00005484
• InChI Key: HXJUTPCZVOIRIF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: sulfolane, tetramethylene sulfone, tetrahydrothiophene 1,1-dioxide, sulfolan, sulpholane, sulfalone, sulphoxaline, 1,1-dioxothiolan, dioxothiolan, thiophan sulfone
• PubChem CID: 31347
• ChEBI: CHEBI:74794
• SMILES: O=S1(=O)CCCC1

• Melting Point: 25°C to 28°C
• Density: 1.261
• Boiling Point: 285°C
• Flash Point: 166°C (330°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Odor: Weak, Characteristic
• Refractive Index: 1.4825
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 107765
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,8955
• Solubility Information: Miscible with alcohol,water,acetone,toluene and dilute mineral acids. Slightly miscible with octanes,olefins and naphthenes.
• IUPAC Name: 1λ⁶-thiolane-1,1-dione
• Formula Weight: 120.17
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Sulfolane

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Sulfolane

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Reproductive toxicity Category 1B

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H360-May damage fertility or the unborn child.

Precautionary Statement

• P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
• P264-Wash face, hands, and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Tetramethylene sulfone

RUO – Research Use Only