Dimethyl sulfite
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| Dimethyl sulfite | |
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| IUPAC name | Methoxysulfinyloxymethane |
| Other names | Dimethyl sulphite Sulfurous acid, dimethyl ester |
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| CAS number | [616-42-2] |
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| SMILES | COS(=O)OC |
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| Molecular formula | C2H6O3S |
| Molar mass | 110.088 g/mol |
| Appearance | Clear liquid |
| Density | 1.29 g/cm3 |
| Boiling point |
126 °C, 399 K, 259 °F |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Dimethyl sulfite is an ester of sulfurous acid with the chemical formula (CH3)2SO3.
Dimethyl sulfite is used as an additive in some polymers to prevent oxidation.[1] It is also a potentially useful high energy battery electrolyte solvent.[2]
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- ^ Guenther, A.; Koenig, T.; Habicher, W. D.; Schwetlick, K. (1997). "Antioxidant action of organic sulfites. I. Esters of sulfurous acid as secondary antioxidants". Polymer Degradation and Stability 55 (2): 209-216.
- ^ N. P. Yao, E. D'Orsay, and D. N. Bennion (1968). "Behavior of Dimethyl Sulfite as a Potential Nonaqueous Battery Solvent". J. Electrochem. Soc. 115 (10): 999-1003. doi:.
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