Toluene-3,4-dithiol

CAS: 496-74-2

Ref. 3D-FT61258

Product Information

• Name: Toluene-3,4-dithiol
• Synonyms: Dithiol, 1,2-Benzenedithiol, 4-Methyl-, 1,2-Dimercapto-4-methylbenzene, 1-Toluene-3,4-dithiol, 3,4-Dimercaptotoluene, 3,4-Dimercaptotoluol, 3,4-Dithiotoluene, 3,4-Toluenedithiol, 3H-1,2-dithiole, 4-Methyl-1,2-benzenedithiol, 4-Methyl-1,2-dimercaptobenzene, 4-Methylbenzene-1,2-Bis(Thiolate), 4-Methylbenzene-1,2-dithiol, Dithiol (chelating agent), NSC 5391

Description

Toluene-3,4-dithiol is a reactive dithiol that has been shown to have synergistic effects with other organic compounds. It is used in the preparation of methyl ethyl and its derivatives. Toluene-3,4-dithiol has also been shown to inhibit both the activity of enzymes and the growth of bacteria. The biological properties of this compound are not well understood, but it can be used as a model system for studying disulfide bonds and their role in protein folding. Studies have shown that this compound inhibits enzymatic activity and reduces bacterial growth without affecting cell viability.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 156.27 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₈S₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H8S2/c1-5-2-3-6(8)7(9)4-5/h2-4,8-9H,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=NIAAGQAEVGMHPM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1ccc(S)c(S)c1