CAS 540-63-6

1,2-Ethanedithiol

Description:

1,2-Ethanedithiol, also known as ethylene dithiol, is a colorless liquid with a strong, unpleasant odor reminiscent of rotten cabbage. Its chemical formula is C2H6S2, indicating it contains two sulfur atoms and six hydrogen atoms. This compound is characterized by the presence of two thiol (-SH) groups, which contribute to its reactivity and ability to form disulfide bonds. 1,2-Ethanedithiol is soluble in water and organic solvents, making it versatile in various chemical applications. It is primarily used in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Additionally, it serves as a reagent in the preparation of other sulfur-containing compounds. Due to its strong odor and potential toxicity, proper handling and safety precautions are essential when working with this substance. Its CAS number, 540-63-6, is a unique identifier that helps in the classification and regulation of chemicals. Overall, 1,2-ethanedithiol is an important compound in both industrial and laboratory settings, valued for its chemical properties and reactivity.

Formula: C₂H₆S₂

InChI: InChI=1/C2H4S2/c1-2(3)4/h3-4H,1H2

InChI key: InChIKey=VYMPLPIFKRHAAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(CS)S

Synonyms:

• 1,2-Aethandithiol
• 1,2-Dimercaptoethane
• 1,2-Dithioethane
• 1,2-Dithioglycol
• 1,2-Dithiolethane
• 1,2-Ethanedithiol
• 1,2-Ethylenedithiol
• 2-Mercaptoethanethiol
• Dithioethylene glycol
• Dithioglycol
• Etano-1,2-Ditiol
• Ethan-1,2-dithiol
• Ethane-1,2-Dithiol
• Ethene-1,1-Dithiol
• Ethylene dimercaptan
• Ethylene dithioglycol
• Ethylene glycol, dithio-
• Ethylenedithiol
• Nsc 60481
• a-Ethylene dimercaptan
• s-Ethylene dimercaptan
• dithio-ethyleneglyco
• FEMA 3484
• ETHYLENE MERCAPTAN
• a-ethylenedimercaptan
• ETHANEDITHIOL
• 1,2-Ethanethiol
• 1,2-Ethyldimercaptan
• alpha-ethylenedimercaptan
• EDT
• alpha-Ethylene dimercaptan

1,2-Ethanedithiol

CAS: 540-63-6

Formula: C₂H₆S₂

Purity: >99.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: Colorless to Almost colorless clear liquid

Molecular weight: 94.19

Ref: 3B-E0032

1,2-Ethanedithiol, 98+%

CAS: 540-63-6

1,2-Ethanedithiol is used as a reagent in organic synthesis to convert carbonyl compounds to thioacetals (1,3-dithiolanes). It replaces the toxic reagent arsenic tirchloride, which is involved in the synthesis of membrane-permeant fluorogenic biarsenicals from precursor dyes fluorescein and resoruf

Formula: C₂H₆S₂

Purity: 98+%

Color and Shape: Clear colorless to pale yellow or pale green, Liquid

Molecular weight: 94.19

Ref: 02-L12865

1,2-Ethanedithiol

Controlled Product

CAS: 540-63-6

Applications 1,2-Ethanedithiol is used in the synthesis of pH-sensitive biodegradable micelles. Also used in the preparation of biarsenical cyanine probes for imaging and tagging cytosolic bacterial proteins.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Fu, N. et al.: Bioconj. Chem., 24, 251 (2013); Chen, J. et al.: ACS. App. Mat. Int., 5, 3108 (2013);

Formula: C₂H₆S₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 94.199

Ref: TR-E890100

EDT

CAS: 540-63-6

M03555 - EDT

Formula: C₂H₆S₂

Purity: >98%

Color and Shape: Liquid, Clear Liquid

Molecular weight: 94.19

Ref: 10-M03555

1,2-Ethanedithiol

CAS: 540-63-6

1,2-Ethanedithiol is a molecule that consists of a sulfur atom and two ethyl groups. It can form stable complexes with hydrogen fluoride and trifluoroacetic acid as well as hydrochloric acid. 1,2-Ethanedithiol is reactive with nucleophiles such as amines, thiols, and alcohols. The molecule has an electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) model system that has shown to react with the electron flow from the electrode to the solution of a compound. The EIS model system also showed that a conformational change in the molecule could result in light emission.

Formula: C₂H₆S₂

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Colorless Clear Liquid

Molecular weight: 94.2 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FE00131

1,2-Ethanedithiol extrapure, 98.5%

CAS: 540-63-6

Formula: C₂H₆S₂

Purity: min. 98.5%

Color and Shape: Clear, Colourless, Liquid

Molecular weight: 94.20

Ref: SR-89737