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diethyl sulfide

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Description

Diethyl sulfide, also known as ethyl sulfide, is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. It is a sulfur-containing organic compound with the formula (CH3CH2)2S. Diethyl sulfide is commonly synthesized through the reaction of ethyl chloride with sodium sulfide. It is a versatile compound with applications in various fields, including organic synthesis, as a solvent, and as a precursor to other sulfur-containing compounds. In organic synthesis, diethyl sulfide is utilized as a reactant in various reactions, such as alkylation and reduction. Its solvent properties make it suitable for dissolving certain organic compounds. Diethyl sulfide is also a key intermediate in the production of several sulfur-containing pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The study of diethyl sulfide is driven by its diverse applications and potential for further development. Researchers are actively exploring its properties, reactivity, and potential toxicity to ensure safe and effective utilization.'

ethyl sulfide : An aliphatic sulfide in which the sulfur atom is bonded to at least one ethyl group. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

diethyl sulfide : An ethyl sulfide compound having two ethyl groups attached to a sulfur atom. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID9609
CHEMBL ID117181
CHEBI ID27710
MeSH IDM0147140

Synonyms (79)

Synonym
68990-36-3
AKOS015843725
1,1-thiobisethane
ai3-18785
1,1'-thiobisethane
nsc 75157
einecs 206-526-9
diethylsulfid [czech]
diethyl sulphide
diethyl sulfide [un2375] [flammable liquid]
sulfodor [czech]
un2375
hsdb 5563
diethylthioether
ethyl monosulfide
sulfodor
nsc75157
thioethyl ether
nsc-75157
wln: 2s2
ethylthioethane
diethylsulfid
3-thiapentane
ethane,1'-thiobis-
inchi=1/c4h10s/c1-3-5-4-2/h3-4h2,1-2h
ethane, 1,1'-thiobis-
1,1'-thiodiethane
C02272
ethyl thioether
ethyl sulfide
diethyl sulfide
352-93-2
diethyl thioether
diethyl sulfide, 98%, fg
diethyl sulfide, 98%
1,1'-sulfanediyldiethane
1-(ethylsulfanyl)ethane
CHEBI:27710 ,
(c2h5)2s
ethylsulfanylethane
ethylsulfanyl-ethane
CHEMBL117181
E0176
NCGC00248878-01
dtxcid507146
tox21_200927
dtxsid5027146 ,
NCGC00258481-01
cas-352-93-2
(ethylthio)ethane
A822711
ec 206-526-9
unii-9191y76otc
9191y76otc ,
diethyl sulfide [un2375] [flammable liquid]
FT-0624859
fema no. 3825
diethyl sulfide [fhfi]
ethyl sulfide [mi]
diethyl sulfide [hsdb]
thiobisethane, 1,1'-
ethylsulfide
diethylsulfide
1-(ethylsulfanyl)ethane #
un 2375
mfcd00009270
(ethylsulfanyl)ethane
diethylsulfane
J-520319
diethyl sulfide, puriss., >=99.0% (gc)
diethyl sulfide, analytical standard
ethyl sulfide, 8ci
fema 3825
1,1'-thiobisethane, 9ci
1,1'-thiobis-ethane
Q420998
diethyl sulfane
W13859
EN300-97334
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
ethyl sulfideAn aliphatic sulfide in which the sulfur atom is bonded to at least one ethyl group.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Protein Targets (17)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
RAR-related orphan receptor gammaMus musculus (house mouse)Potency56.17450.006038.004119,952.5996AID1159521; AID1159523
GLI family zinc finger 3Homo sapiens (human)Potency34.07380.000714.592883.7951AID1259368; AID1259369; AID1259392
AR proteinHomo sapiens (human)Potency40.63520.000221.22318,912.5098AID743035; AID743063
estrogen receptor 2 (ER beta)Homo sapiens (human)Potency72.51410.000657.913322,387.1992AID1259378
retinoic acid nuclear receptor alpha variant 1Homo sapiens (human)Potency39.48840.003041.611522,387.1992AID1159552; AID1159553
retinoid X nuclear receptor alphaHomo sapiens (human)Potency58.12890.000817.505159.3239AID1159527; AID1159531
estrogen-related nuclear receptor alphaHomo sapiens (human)Potency65.90470.001530.607315,848.9004AID1224848; AID1224849; AID1259403
pregnane X nuclear receptorHomo sapiens (human)Potency72.51410.005428.02631,258.9301AID1346982
estrogen nuclear receptor alphaHomo sapiens (human)Potency48.39730.000229.305416,493.5996AID1259244; AID1259248; AID743075
peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor deltaHomo sapiens (human)Potency65.22160.001024.504861.6448AID743212; AID743215
vitamin D (1,25- dihydroxyvitamin D3) receptorHomo sapiens (human)Potency44.49430.023723.228263.5986AID743222; AID743241
activating transcription factor 6Homo sapiens (human)Potency61.67530.143427.612159.8106AID1159516; AID1159519
nuclear factor of kappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in B-cells 1 (p105), isoform CRA_aHomo sapiens (human)Potency58.128919.739145.978464.9432AID1159509
Histone H2A.xCricetulus griseus (Chinese hamster)Potency134.09100.039147.5451146.8240AID1224845
heat shock protein beta-1Homo sapiens (human)Potency47.40280.042027.378961.6448AID743210; AID743228
Voltage-dependent calcium channel gamma-2 subunitMus musculus (house mouse)Potency72.51410.001557.789015,848.9004AID1259244
Glutamate receptor 2Rattus norvegicus (Norway rat)Potency72.51410.001551.739315,848.9004AID1259244
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Ceullar Components (1)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
plasma membraneGlutamate receptor 2Rattus norvegicus (Norway rat)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Bioassays (2)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID603957Octanol-water partition coefficient, log P of the compound2008European journal of medicinal chemistry, Apr, Volume: 43, Issue:4
QSPR modeling of octanol/water partition coefficient for vitamins by optimal descriptors calculated with SMILES.
AID23443Partition coefficient (logP)1985Journal of medicinal chemistry, Mar, Volume: 28, Issue:3
Use of physicochemical parameters in distance geometry and related three-dimensional quantitative structure-activity relationships: a demonstration using Escherichia coli dihydrofolate reductase inhibitors.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (12)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19902 (16.67)18.7374
1990's2 (16.67)18.2507
2000's6 (50.00)29.6817
2010's2 (16.67)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 43.50

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index43.50 (24.57)
Research Supply Index2.56 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.66 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index62.80 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (43.50)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews1 (8.33%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other11 (91.67%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]