4,5-bis(mercaptomethyl)-o-xylene

Also known as: 1,2-dimethyl-4,5-bis(mercaptomethyl)benzene, 4,5-dimethyl-o-xylylenedithiol, durene-α1,α2-dithiol, durene-alpha1,alpha2-dithiol, 4,5-dimethyl-1,2-benzenebis(methanethiol), 1,2-Benzenedimethanethiol,4,5-dimethyl, 1,2-bis(mercaptomethyl)-4,5-dimethylbenzene, 4,5-Dimethyl-1,2-phenylenebis(methanethiol), 4,5-DIMETHYL-O-XYLENE-ALPHA,ALPHA'-DITHIOL, [4,5-dimethyl-2-(sulfanylmethyl)phenyl]methanethiol

4,5-bis(mercaptomethyl)-o-xylene (CAS 10230-61-2) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C10H14S2 and a molecular weight of 198.34800 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 64-69ºC, a boiling point of 318.5ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 1.085g/cm3 and a flash point of 131.1ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 10230-61-2
Jingsj CID: J-43562-1
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₄S₂
Molecular Weight: 198.34800 g/mol
Category: Solvents
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	64-69ºC
Boiling Point	318.5ºC at 760mmHg
Density	1.085g/cm3
Flash Point	131.1ºC
Exact Mass	198.05400
PSA	77.60000
LogP	3.16300
Vapor Pressure	0.000672mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.588

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2930909090
Summary	2930909090. other organo-sulphur compounds. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 4,5-bis(mercaptomethyl)-o-xylene?

The CAS number of 4,5-bis(mercaptomethyl)-o-xylene is 10230-61-2.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4,5-bis(mercaptomethyl)-o-xylene?

4,5-bis(mercaptomethyl)-o-xylene has molecular formula C10H14S2 and molecular weight 198.34800 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of 4,5-bis(mercaptomethyl)-o-xylene?

For 4,5-bis(mercaptomethyl)-o-xylene, Upstream Products: o-xylene, 1,2-bis(chloromethyl)-4,5-dimethylbenzene.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "4,5-bis(mercaptomethyl)-o-xylene (CAS 10230-61-2)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-43562-1 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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