ethyl sulfide

ethyl sulfide

[¦eth·əl ′səl‚fīd]

(organic chemistry)

(C₂H₅)₂S A colorless, oily liquid, boiling at 92°C; used as a solvent and in organic synthesis. Also known as diethyl sulfide; ethylthioethane.

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