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295124

Sigma-Aldrich

Carbonyl sulfide

≥97.5%

Synonym(s):

Carbon oxysulfide

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Linear Formula:
COS
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
60.08
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12142100
PubChem Substance ID:
form:
gas
Assay:
≥97.5%

vapor density

2.1 (20 °C, vs air)

Quality Level

vapor pressure

9034 mmHg ( 21 °C)

Assay

≥97.5%

form

gas

expl. lim.

11.9-29 %

bp

−50 °C (lit.)

mp

−138 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

O=C=S

InChI

1S/COS/c2-1-3

InChI key

JJWKPURADFRFRB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Other Notes

For 295124-300G-EU packaging: 500 mL of aluminium cylinder equipped with brass valve.

Recommended products

For 295124-300G-EU: outlet fitting: DIN 477-1 no. 1, Z742160 or Z742161 are the recommended regulators.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Gas 1B - Press. Gas Liquefied gas - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

2A - Gases

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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