2-CHLOROETHYL PHENYL SULFIDE

Synonym(s):2-(Phenylthio)ethyl chloride

CAS NO.：5535-49-9
Empirical Formula: C8H9ClS
Molecular Weight: 172.68
MDL number: MFCD00013691
EINECS: 226-891-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 05:57:47

What is 2-CHLOROETHYL PHENYL SULFIDE?

Chemical properties

CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID

The Uses of 2-CHLOROETHYL PHENYL SULFIDE

2-Chloroethyl phenyl sulfide, a sulfur mustard agent stimulant, may be used as target analyte in a bioassay for the detection of mustard agent.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 58, p. 4506, 1993 DOI: 10.1021/jo00068a063
Synthesis, p. 577, 1978

General Description

2-Chloroethyl phenyl sulfide has been reported as sulfur mustard simulant. It is a chemical-warfare agent (CWA) simulant and its oxidation using hydrothane films has been reported. It is also reported as a simulant for the chemical warfare agent mustard [bis(2-chloroethyl) sulfide]. Its reaction with vesicular functionalized double-chain surfactant (potassium O, O′-didodecylphosphorodithioate) at pH 9.0 borate buffer affords [S-[(2-phenylthio)ethyl]O,O′-didodecylphosphorodithioate]. Its oxidation with H₂O₂ catalyzed by [MnL](ClO₄)₂ (L = N,N′,N″-tris(2-hydroxypropyl)-1,4,7-triazacyclononane) afforded 2-chloroethyl phenyl sulfone and phenyl vinyl sulfone.

Properties of 2-CHLOROETHYL PHENYL SULFIDE

Boiling point:	90-91 °C/1 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.174 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.583(lit.)
Flash point:	104 °C
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
form	Liquid
color	Clear colorless
Specific Gravity	1.174
BRN	1907116
CAS DataBase Reference	5535-49-9(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for 2-CHLOROETHYL PHENYL SULFIDE

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 Health Hazard GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements	H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H350:Carcinogenicity
Precautionary Statement Codes	P202:Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.