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Sulfolane, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11405543
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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.

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

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
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Safety and Handling

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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
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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