Title: Benzyl Sulfide
CAS Registry Number: 538-74-9
CAS Name: 1,1¢-[Thiobis(methylene)]bisbenzene
Additional Names: dibenzylsulfide
Molecular Formula: C14H14S
Molecular Weight: 214.33
Percent Composition: C 78.45%, H 6.58%, S 14.96%
Line Formula: (C6H5CH2)2S
Literature References: Prepn: Runge et al., J. Prakt. Chem. 11, 284 (1960). Manuf from benzyl chloride and Na2S: Stucker, Brennan, US 2755305 (1956 to Pure Oil Co.).
Properties: Plates, mp 49°. Practically insol in water. Sol in alc, ether.
Melting point: mp 49°