The uses of DMDS

DMDS has multiple uses, mainly including the following aspects:

The petrochemical industry

As a PR sulfurizing agent for hydrodesulfurization catalysts, it can enable the catalyst to quickly reach the optimal active state, enhance desulfurization efficiency, and reduce equipment corrosion.

It can remove impurities such as mercaptans from petroleum fractions, improve the quality of oil products, reduce sulfur content and meet environmental protection requirements.

The field of pesticides

It is an important intermediate for the synthesis of organophosphorus insecticides such as fenthion and methidathion, and can also be used in the production of other pesticide varieties, such as some acaricides.

Other fields

In the spice industry, it can be used as a special spice component to blend fragrances with unique scents.

In the rubber industry, it can be used as a vulcanizing agent or accelerator to increase the vulcanization speed and crosslinking degree of rubber, and improve the performance of rubber.

It can also be used as a pharmaceutical intermediate, solvent, organic synthesis reagent, etc.