Dimethyl sulfite

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Dimethyl sulfite
IUPAC name Methoxysulfinyloxymethane
Other names Dimethyl sulphite
Sulfurous acid, dimethyl ester
Identifiers
CAS number [616-42-2]
PubChem 69223
EINECS number 210-481-0
SMILES COS(=O)OC
Properties
Molecular formula C2H6O3S
Molar mass 110.088 g/mol
Appearance Clear liquid
Density 1.29 g/cm3
Boiling point

126 °C, 399 K, 259 °F

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Dimethyl sulfite is an ester of sulfurous acid with the chemical formula (CH3)2SO3.

Dimethyl sulfite is used as an additive in some polymers to prevent oxidation.[1] It is also a potentially useful high energy battery electrolyte solvent.[2]

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  1. ^ Guenther, A.; Koenig, T.; Habicher, W. D.; Schwetlick, K. (1997). "Antioxidant action of organic sulfites. I. Esters of sulfurous acid as secondary antioxidants". Polymer Degradation and Stability 55 (2): 209-216. 
  2. ^ N. P. Yao, E. D'Orsay, and D. N. Bennion (1968). "Behavior of Dimethyl Sulfite as a Potential Nonaqueous Battery Solvent". J. Electrochem. Soc. 115 (10): 999-1003. doi:10.1149/1.2410917. 

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