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SULFOLane

Product code RXSOL-93-9303-250

Sulfolane is used as an industrial solvent utilized for the extraction of aromatic hydrocarbons from hydrocarbon mixtures and to purify natural gas. Further, it is used in refineries and the petrochemical industry.

Description

Sulfolane is good absorbent of H2S hydrogen Sulfied SOUR GAS. This is the reason why it is used in SHALE and Coal processes.

Application
Application

Sulfolane is used as an industrial solvent utilized for the extraction of aromatic hydrocarbons from hydrocarbon mixtures and to purify natural gas. Further, it is used in refineries and the petrochemical industry.

Precautions
Precautions

Chemical Properties

Formula                                C4H8O2S Formula Weight 120.17 Melting point 25-28 °C Boiling Point 285°C

Flash Point

166°C (330°F) Density 1.261 Storage & Sensitivity Hygroscopic. Ambient temperatures. Solubility Miscible with alcohol, water, acetone, toluene and dilute mineral acids. Slightly miscible with octanes, olefins and naphthenes.