Sulfolane, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11405543	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A13466.30	250 g
11495533	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A13466.0B	1000 g
11415543	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A13466.0I	5000 g

Description

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 126-33-0
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 120.17
• InChI Key: HXJUTPCZVOIRIF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 31347
• SMILES: O=S1(=O)CCCC1

• Molecular Formula: C4H8O2S
• MDL Number: MFCD00005484
• Synonym: sulfolane, tetramethylene sulfone, tetrahydrothiophene 1,1-dioxide, sulfolan, sulpholane, sulfalone, sulphoxaline, 1,1-dioxothiolan, dioxothiolan, thiophan sulfone
• ChEBI: CHEBI:74794

Specifications

• CAS: 126-33-0
• Density: 1.261
• Flash Point: 166°C (330°F)
• Odor: Weak, Characteristic
• Refractive Index: 1.4825
• Beilstein: 107765
• Merck Index: 14,8955
• Solubility Information: Miscible with alcohol,water,acetone,toluene and dilute mineral acids. Slightly miscible with octanes,olefins and naphthenes.
• SMILES: O=S1(=O)CCCC1
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 120.17
• ChEBI: CHEBI:74794
• Percent Purity: 99%

• Melting Point: 25°C to 28°C
• Boiling Point: 285°C
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Molecular Formula: C4H8O2S
• MDL Number: MFCD00005484
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Synonym: sulfolane, tetramethylene sulfone, tetrahydrothiophene 1,1-dioxide, sulfolan, sulpholane, sulfalone, sulphoxaline, 1,1-dioxothiolan, dioxothiolan, thiophan sulfone
• InChI Key: HXJUTPCZVOIRIF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: 1λ⁶-thiolane-1,1-dione
• PubChem CID: 31347
• Formula Weight: 120.17
• Chemical Name or Material: Sulfolane

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H302
Harmful if swallowed.

P264b-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501c

H302

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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