| Title:  2-(Ethylsulfonyl)ethanol CAS Registry Number:  513-12-2 Additional Names:  Ethylsulfonylethyl alcohol Molecular Formula:  C4H10O3S Molecular Weight:  138.19 Percent Composition:  C 34.77%, H 7.29%, O 34.73%, S 23.20% Line Formula:  CH3CH2SO2CH2CH2OH Literature References:  Prepn from 2-(ethylthio)ethanol + H2O2:  W. M. Lee, L. P. Muller, US 2805964 (1957 to Pennsalt Chem.); Shostakovskii et al., Zh. Obshch. Khim. 30, 1123 (1960). Properties:  Hygroscopic crystals from acetone, mp 46°.  bp2.5 153°.  d420 1.25.  Flash pt 188°C (371°F).  Soluble in water and in many organic solvents. Melting point:  mp 46° Boiling point:  bp2.5 153° Flash point:  Flash pt 188°C (371°F) Density:  d420 1.25   Derivative Type:  Benzoate  Molecular Formula:  C11H14O4S Molecular Weight:  242.29 Percent Composition:  C 54.53%, H 5.82%, O 26.41%, S 13.23% Properties:  Needles from alcohol, mp 118°. Melting point:  mp 118°   Use:  When liq, as solvent for polar org substances.  Intermediate for pharmaceuticals, plasticizers, solvents.  Humectant.  Antistatic agent for synthetic fibers and fabrics.     Status:  This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.  |