Carbon Disulfide
Product Description
Carbon disulfide is a volatile and flammable chemical compound with various industrial applications owing to its unique properties.
Product:
Carbon Disulfide
CAS:
75-15-0
Synonym:
Carbon bisulfide; Dithiocarbonic anhydride
Structure:
Typical Characteristics
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Boiling point
46 °C
Density
1.266 g/cm3
Flash Point
−43 °C
Melting point
−111.5 °C
Molecular Weight
76.14
Odor
Pleasant, ether- or chloroform-like
Purity
≥99.9%
Refractive index
1.627
Uses, Applications & Markets
Key applications
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Carbon Disulfide used in many
industry applications
Carbon disulfide is a volatile and flammable chemical compound with the formula CS2. Carbon disulfide (CS2) finds various industrial applications owing to its unique properties. Here's a list of some of its industrial uses:
- Solvent: CS2 is widely used as a solvent in the production of viscose rayon, cellophane, and other cellulose-based products. It is particularly effective in dissolving sulfur, fats, oils, and other organic compounds.
- Chemical Synthesis: It serves as a versatile reagent and solvent in organic synthesis reactions, enabling the production of various chemicals, including pesticides, herbicides, rubber chemicals, and pharmaceutical intermediates.
- Rubber Vulcanization: CS2 is employed in the vulcanization process of rubber, where it acts as a sulfurizing agent to cross-link polymer chains, imparting strength, elasticity, and durability to rubber products such as tires, hoses, and conveyor belts.
- Electronics: It is utilized in the semiconductor industry as a precursor in the production of carbon nanotubes and as a dopant in the fabrication of certain types of semiconductors and conductive polymers.
- Extraction: CS2 is used in the extraction of essential oils, alkaloids, and other natural products from plant materials. It facilitates the extraction process by dissolving and concentrating the desired compounds.
- Fumigant: Due to its high volatility and toxicity to insects and pests, CS2 is employed as a fumigant for stored grains, dried fruits, and other agricultural commodities to control pests and prevent spoilage during storage and transportation.
- Production of Carbon Tetrachloride: CS2 is a precursor in the production of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4), which is used as a solvent, degreaser, and precursor in the synthesis of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other industrial chemicals.
- Chemical Analysis: It is utilized in analytical chemistry techniques, such as gas chromatography, as a carrier gas or solvent for the separation and analysis of volatile organic compounds.