Toluene-3,4-dithiol

甲苯-3,4-二硫酚

Also known as: 3,4-dimercaptotoluene, 4-methyl-1,2-benzenedithiol, 4-methylbenzene-1,2-dithiol, 1,2-dimercapto-4-methylbenzene, 1-methyl-3,4-dimercaptobenzene, 4-methyl-1,2-dimercaptobenzene, 1,2-benzenedithiol, 4-methyl-, toluol-3,4-dithiol, 3,4-toluenedithiol, EINECS 207-828-3, MFCD00004844

Toluene-3,4-dithiol (CAS 496-74-2) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C7H8S2 and a molecular weight of 156.268 g/mol. It is also known as 3,4-dimercaptotoluene, 4-methyl-1,2-benzenedithiol and 4-methylbenzene-1,2-dithiol. Key properties include a melting point of 30-33 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 265.5±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 122.8±15.7 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed, H315 — Causes skin irritation and H318 — Causes serious eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
496-74-2
Jingsj CID
J-40765-2
Molecular Formula
C7H8S2
Chinese Name
甲苯-3,4-二硫酚
Molecular Weight
156.268 g/mol
Category
Solvents
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point30-33 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point265.5±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point122.8±15.7 °C
Exact Mass156.006744
PSA77.60000
LogP3.28
Vapor Pressure0.0±0.5 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.644

GHS Safety & Compliance

Corrosion / IrritantSignal word: Danger
  • H302 — Harmful if swallowed
  • H315 — Causes skin irritation
  • H318 — Causes serious eye damage
  • H335 — May cause respiratory irritation

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2930909090
Summary2930909090. 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 Toluene-3,4-dithiol?

The CAS number of Toluene-3,4-dithiol is 496-74-2.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Toluene-3,4-dithiol?

Toluene-3,4-dithiol has molecular formula C7H8S2 and molecular weight 156.268 g/mol.

Is Toluene-3,4-dithiol hazardous?

Toluene-3,4-dithiol has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H315 — Causes skin irritation; H318 — Causes serious eye damage.

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