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Dimethyl sulfate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Dimethyl sulfate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | DMS;Dimethyl sulfate;Sulfuric acid dimethyl ester |
| Chinese name | 硫酸二甲酯 |
| Chinese synonyms | DMS;二甲基硫酸酯 |
| Chemical category | Fine & Specialty Chemicals |
| CAS No. | 77-78-1 |
| EINECS No. | 201-058-1 |
| Molecular formula | C2H6O4S |
| Molecular weight | 126.13 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.0%; water ≤0.1%; acidity (as H2SO4) ≤0.5%; color (Pt-Co) ≤20
Performance characteristics
Colorless to pale yellow oily liquid, slightly soluble in water, soluble in most organic solvents, toxic
Application scenarios
Methylating agent (organic synthesis), pharmaceutical intermediate, pesticide intermediate, dye intermediate