Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
75-15-0
Molecular Formula
CS2
Molecular Weight
76.14 g/mol
Synonym

Carbon Bisulfide; Carbon Bisulphide; Carbon Disulphide; Carbon Sulfide (CS2); Dithiocarbonic Anhydride

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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Carbon disulfide (CS₂) is a colorless, volatile liquid with a sweet odor. It is primarily used as an industrial solvent for fats, rubber, and phosphorus, and as a chemical intermediate in the production of rayon and carbon tetrachloride. It is highly flammable and toxic, requiring careful handling.