4,4'-Dimethyldiphenyl sulfoxide is an important organosulfur compound with a melting point of 94-96°C (lit.) and boiling point of 378.3±31.0°C (predicted). It has a density of 1.19±0.1 g/cm³ and flash point of 182.6°C. This compound is widely used as:
A key intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis (e.g., modafinil for narcolepsy treatment)
A versatile reagent in organic transformations
A building block for specialty chemicals
The compound should be stored in a cool, dry place and handled with standard laboratory precautions (Xi - Irritant). It shows good solubility in common organic solvents but poor water solubility.
