Title: n-Butyl Sulfide
CAS Registry Number: 544-40-1
CAS Name: 1,1¢-Thiobisbutane
Synonyms: butylthiobutane; dibutyl sulfide
Molecular Formula: C8H18S
Molecular Weight: 146.29
Percent Composition: C 65.68%, H 12.40%, S 21.92%
Line Formula: (CH3CH2CH2CH2)2S
Literature References: Prepd by refluxing a soln contg sodium sulfide and sodium
n-butyl sulfate for several hrs: Gray, Gutekunst,
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 42, 856 (1920).
Properties: Liquid. mp -79.7°. d016 0.839. d40 0.852. bp 182°. Insol in water. Very sol in alcohol, ether.
Melting point: mp -79.7°
Boiling point: bp 182°
Density: d016 0.839; d40 0.852