Transformer oil

Description

Transformer oil · CAS 150-60-7 · C14H14S2. UNII BG7680605N. Boiling Point: 270.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Melting Point: 71 - 72 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	150-60-7
PubChem CID	9012
Molecular formula	C14H14S2
IUPAC name	(benzyldisulfanyl)methylbenzene
UNII (FDA)	BG7680605N
FEMA number	3617
JECFA number	579

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	246.4
XLogP3	3.9
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	5
Exact Mass	246.05369279
Monoisotopic Mass	246.05369279
Topological Polar Surface Area	50.6
Heavy Atom Count	16
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	270.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Melting Point	71 - 72 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• Solid; [Merck Index] Faintly beige crystals; Strong, offensive odor; Insoluble at room temperature; [MSDSonline]
• Solid
• pale yellowish leafy crystals or leaflets with "burnt caramellic" odour
• >270 °C (with decomposition)
• insoluble or slightly soluble in water; soluble in hot alcohol, ether
• (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Savory No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	71.1% (113 / 159)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	71.1% (113 / 159)
Reported hazard statements	H317 (28.9%), H319 (100%)

Documented Uses

• Used as a rubber antioxidant, a petroleum fraction stabilizer, and a silicone oil additive; [Merck Index]
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Disulfide, bis(phenylmethyl): ACTIVE

Synonyms

Dibenzyl disulfide; 150-60-7; Benzyl disulfide; Disulfide, bis(phenylmethyl); Benzyl bisulfide; (benzyldisulfanyl)methylbenzene; DISULFIDE, DIBENZYL; 1,4-Diphenyl-2,3-dithiabutane; Di(phenylmethyl) disulfide; [(Benzyldisulfanyl)methyl]benzene; 1,4-Diphenyl-2,3-dithiobutane; FEMA No. 3617; NSC-6841; BG7680605N; NSC-677465; DTXSID6059738

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Transformer oil?

CAS 150-60-7; molecular formula C14H14S2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Transformer oil known by?

Dibenzyl disulfide, 150-60-7, Benzyl disulfide, Disulfide, bis(phenylmethyl), Benzyl bisulfide, (benzyldisulfanyl)methylbenzene.

What is the regulatory status of Transformer oil?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is Transformer oil classified as hazardous?

71.1% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (113 of 159).

What are the key physical properties of Transformer oil?

Boiling Point: 270.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Melting Point: 71 - 72 °C.

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