Thioperoxydicarbonicacid ([(HO)C(S)]2S2), O,O'-dimethyl ester cas no:1468-37-7

NameThioperoxydicarbonicacid ([(HO)C(S)]2S2), O,O'-dimethyl ester
CAS1468-37-7
SynonymsFormicacid, dithiobis[thio-, O,O-dimethyl ester (6CI,7CI,8CI); Thioperoxydicarbonicacid ([(HO)C(S)]2S2), dimethyl ester (9CI); Di(methoxythiocarbonyl) disulfide;Dimethyl dixanthogen; Dimethyl xanthic disulfide; Dimethyl xanthogen;Dimethylxanthogen disulfide; Dimexan; Dimexano; Tri-PE
EINECS(EC#)215-993-8
Molecular FormulaC4H6 O2 S4
Molecular Weight214.34

refractive index1.468

Hazard Xn,N
Safety

Poison by ingestion. A pesticide. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of SO_x.
Safety Information of Dimethylxanthogen disulfide (CAS NO.1468-37-7):
Hazard Codes: Xn,N
Risk Statements: 22-50/53
22:  Harmful if swallowed 
50:  Very Toxic to aquatic organisms
53:  May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
Safety Statements: 60-61
60:  This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste 
61:  Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet

Organism	Test Type	Route	Reported Dose (Normalized Dose)	Effect	Source
mammal (species unspecified)	LD50	unreported	240mg/kg (240mg/kg)		"Chemistry of Pesticides," Melnikov, N.N., New York, Springer-Verlag New York, Inc., 1971Vol. -, Pg. 180, 1971.
rat	LD50	oral	240mg/kg (240mg/kg)		World Review of Pest Control. Vol. 9, Pg. 119, 1970.