Thiodiglycol

Name:
Thiodiglycol
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	thiodiethylene glycol; β-bis-hydroxyethyl sulfide; dihydroxyethyl sulfide
M Formula:	(CH2CH2OH)2S
Properties:
Syrupy, colorless liquid; characteristic odor. D 1.1852 (20C), bp 283C, fp −10C, viscosity 0.652 cP (20C), flash p 320F (160C), bulk d 9.85 lb/gal, refr index 1.5217 (20C). Soluble in acetone, alcohol, chloroform, water; slightly soluble in benzene, carbon tetrachloride, and ether. Combustible.
Derivation:
Hydrolysis of dichloroethyl sulfide, interaction of ethylene chlorohydrin and sodium sulfide.
Hazard:
Do not use with hydrochloric acid.
Use:
Intermediate for elastomers and antioxidants; solvent for dyes in textile printing.