sec-Butyl disulfide
Also known as: Di-sec-butyl disulfide, bis(1-methylpropyl) disulfide, 3,6-dimethyl-4,5-dithiaoctane, 2-(sec-butyldisulfanyl)butane, dibutan-2-yl disulfide, sec-butyldisulfide, sec-butyl disulphide, Bis(2-butyl) disulfide, Di-sec-butyl disulfane
sec-Butyl disulfide (CAS 5943-30-6) is a compound in the Ethers category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H18S2 and a molecular weight of 178.35900 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -36.74°C (estimate), a boiling point of 220.6ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.957 and a flash point of 113ºC. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 5943-30-6
- Jingsj CID
- J-1520461-9
- Molecular Formula
- C8H18S2
- Molecular Weight
- 178.35900 g/mol
- Category
- Ethers
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -36.74°C (estimate) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 220.6ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.957 |
| Flash Point | 113ºC |
| Exact Mass | 178.08500 |
| PSA | 50.60000 |
| LogP | 3.96480 |
| Refractive Index | 1.492 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of sec-Butyl disulfide?
The CAS number of sec-Butyl disulfide is 5943-30-6.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of sec-Butyl disulfide?
sec-Butyl disulfide has molecular formula C8H18S2 and molecular weight 178.35900 g/mol.
Is sec-Butyl disulfide hazardous?
sec-Butyl disulfide has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of sec-Butyl disulfide?
For sec-Butyl disulfide, Upstream Products: 2-Butanethiol, 2-Bromobutane, 2-Chlorobutane; Downstream Products: 2-Butanethiol.
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How to cite: Jingsj. "sec-Butyl disulfide (CAS 5943-30-6)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1520461-9 (accessed 2026-11-07).
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