12-03899. 2-(Ethylsulfonyl)ethanol [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 513-12-2
Ethylsulfonylethyl alcohol.
C4H10O3S; mol wt 138.19.
C 34.77%, H 7.29%, O 34.73%, S 23.20%.
CH3CH2SO2CH2CH2OH.

Description and 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.

Derivative

Benzoate.
C11H14O4S; mol wt 242.29.
C 54.53%, H 5.82%, O 26.41%, S 13.23%.

Properties

Needles from alcohol, 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.