Synthesizing Sulfur Dichloride: A Noxious Liquid That You DON'T WANT | Thionyl Chloride (Part 1)

Duration: 5:39

Sulfur chlorides are both beautifully fascinating and horrendously vile. Today, we'll be synthesizing sulfur dichloride: a cherry-red liquid that is now my least favorite chemical to work with. Not only does it reek like death, but it also coats everything it touches in a layer of sulfur that is nearly impossible to remove without the help of caustic chemicals. It is also corrosive to flesh, and it emits a host of toxic/corrosive gases when exposed to air and moisture. Seriously: unless you need this compound, you REALLY don't want it around! Check out @THYZOID here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv0Bj3DM-ioSaVjO22g2ARA/featured In the future, you'll hopefully see a collaborative video or two from us based around the synthesis and use of thionyl chloride (which hopefully is more reactive and less pungent than disgusting sulfur dichloride).