Sulfuryl chloride (CED0009573)

Sulfuryl chloride is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Cl2O2S and an average molecular weight of 134.96 g/mol. Sulfuryl chloride belongs to the halogen oxides, a subclass of halogen organides within the inorganic compounds. It is categorized as a homogeneous non-metal compound. The substance is found in or released from 12 recorded sources across various sectors. Within the realm of electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with magnets, fixed capacitors and their manufacture, electric switches, power cables, and communication cables or conductors, among three other sources. In the context of food, food processing, and cookware, it is linked to the preparation of vinegar and fermentation processes for beer. Additionally, sulfuryl chloride is identified in household cleaning and consumer products as an ingredient in bleaching agents, and in building and construction materials such as tents or canopies.