1,2-Ethanedithiol PurCert Secondary Working Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

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Linear Formula:  C2H6S2
Molecular Weight:  94.20 g/mol
CAS Number: 540-63-6

Properties

Vapour pressure 4.8 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility (20 °C) insoluble
Assay Purity >=99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.558
B pt. 144-146 °C
M pt. -41 °C
Density 1.120 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H226,H301,H310 + H330
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P233 - P240 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29309099
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 3071

Description

Application
12-Ethanedithiol is widely used in organic synthesis pharmaceutical research and the preparation of cyclic sulfur compounds as well as for converting carbonyl compounds into thioacetals for protection during multi-step syntheses.

Purpose
The primary purpose of 12-ethanedithiol is to act as a sulfur-containing reagent that can form stable complexes and protective groups in chemical reactions.

General Description
12-Ethanedithiol is a colorless to pale yellow liquid organic compound with the formula C2H6S2 characterized by two thiol (-SH) groups attached to adjacent carbon atoms.