Methanedithiol
Methanedithiol is an organosulfur compound with the formula H2C(SH)2. It forms when formaldehyde is treated with hydrogen sulfide under pressure. The reaction competes with formation of trithiane. The compound forms a solid dibenzoate upon treatment with benzoic anhydride.[1]
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Preferred IUPAC name
Methanedithiol | |
Other names
Dimercaptomethane | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.166.842 |
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CH4S2 | |
Molar mass | 80.16 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Colorless liquid |
Boiling point | 58 °C (136 °F; 331 K) |
Refractive index (nD) |
1.581 |
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H226 | |
P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P280, P303+P361+P353, P370+P378, P403+P235, P501 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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References
- Cairns, T. L.; Evans, G. L.; Larchar, A. W.; McKusick, B. C. (1952). "gem-Dithiols". Journal of the American Chemical Society. 74 (16): 3982–9. doi:10.1021/ja01136a004.
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