Dibutyl sulfide
- Createtime： 2026-04-14
- Updatetime： 2026-09-30
Product Details
| useage |
Industrial use
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| deliveryInfo |
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| appearance |
liquid
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| Molecular Weight |
146.29
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| aliasen |
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| supplyCapacity |
50000MT/Month
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| harbor |
Qingdao,China
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| minorder |
1KG
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| Appearance |
Colorless clear liquid
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Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focused on industry of fine chemicals research and develop, produce and sale. Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is located in Shan Dong Ji Nan China. we have the ability to provide you high quality products. More than 90 % of our products are exported to developed countries and regions such as north America, Europe, Japan, South Korea and the Middle East.
1. Basic Info
Name: Dibutyl sulfide
Alias: Di-n-butyl sulfide, Butyl sulfide
CAS No.: 544-40-1
Molecular Formula: C8H18S
Molecular Weight: 146.29
2. Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: Colorless transparent oily liquid
- Odor: Strong pungent sulfurous garlic-like odor
- Solubility: Insoluble in water; miscible with ethanol, methanol, acetone, toluene, chloroform, ether
- Melting Point: -76 ℃
- Boiling Point: 182–184 ℃
- Density (20℃): 0.838 g/cm3
- Refractive Index nD20: 1.450–1.453
- Flash Point: 76 ℃
- Hygroscopy: Non-hygroscopic
- Volatility: Volatile at room temperature, odor spreads easily
Chemical Properties
- Molecular structure: Two n-butyl groups connected by a single sulfur atom, saturated aliphatic thioether
- Oxidation reaction: Oxidized by hydrogen peroxide, peracid to dibutyl sulfoxide, further oxidized to dibutyl sulfone
- Complexation: Sulfur lone electron pair can coordinate with transition metal ions (Pd, Pt, Ag)
- Thermal stability: Stable below 160 ℃; high temperature cracking produces mercaptan, alkane fragments
- Halogenation: Reacts with chlorine, bromine to form sulfonium halide salts
- Acid-base stability: Neutral substance, stable in dilute acid/alkali; decomposed by concentrated strong oxidizing acid
- Compatibility: Compatible with most non-polar organic solvents; strictly avoid strong oxidants, air long-term exposure
3. Main Application Fields
1. Organic Synthetic Intermediate (Core Application)
- Precursor for sulfoxide, sulfone, sulfonium salt fine chemical synthesis
- Ligand raw material for precious metal palladium/platinum coordination catalysts
2. Metal Ore Flotation Agent
Sulfide collector for copper, lead, zinc sulfide ore flotation separation
3. Lubricant & Oil Additive
Extreme pressure antiwear additive for industrial lubricating oil, reduce metal friction corrosion
4. Laboratory Organic Reagent
Raw material for thioether synthesis research, metal ion extraction separation reagent
4. Quality Specification Table
| Test Item | Standard Index |
| CAS Number | 544-40-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H18S |
| Molecular Weight | 146.29 |
| Appearance | Colorless clear liquid |
| GC Purity | Industrial Grade ≥98.0%; Synthetic Grade ≥99.0% |
| Moisture Content | ≤0.10% |
| Mercaptan Impurity | ≤0.20% |
| Color (APHA) | ≤15 |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤10 ppm |
| Bulk Package | 200L plastic-lined iron drum, sealed nitrogen protection |
| Storage Condition | Hermetic nitrogen-filled cool warehouse ≤25℃; isolate air, oxidants, open flame |
| Transportation Rule | Flammable sulfur-containing liquid, fireproof sealed anti-leakage packaging |
| Shelf Life | 12 months under intact nitrogen-sealed packaging |
