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1,2-Ethanedithiol structure
1,2-Ethanedithiol structure

1,2-Ethanedithiol

Iupac Name:ethane-1,2-dithiol
CAS No.: 540-63-6
Molecular Weight:94.19
Modify Date.: 2023-02-09 15:03
Introduction:
1,2-Ethanedithiol, with the chemical formula C2H6S2 and CAS registry number 540-63-6, is a compound known for its strong odor resembling that of rotten eggs. This colorless liquid is commonly used as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the formation of disulfide bonds. It is also utilized as a sulfur source in the production of various chemicals, including pharmaceuticals and pesticides. 1,2-Ethanedithiol exhibits high reactivity due to the presence of two thiol groups, making it a valuable building block in the creation of complex molecules. Additionally, it is employed as a flavoring agent in the food industry, providing a distinctive taste to certain products. Caution should be exercised when handling 1,2-Ethanedithiol, as it is highly toxic and can cause severe irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system.
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1. Names and Identifiers
1.1 Name
1,2-Ethanedithiol
1.2 Synonyms

1,2- B twoMercaptan 1,2-Dimercaptoethane 1,2-Dithioethane 1,2-Dithiolethane 1,2-Ethylenedithiol 2-Mercaptoethanethiol a-Ethylene dimercaptan Dithioethylene glycol Dithioethyleneglycol Dithioglycol EDT Ethan-1,2-dithiol ethane-1,2-dithiol Ethylene dimercaptan Ethylene dithioglycol Ethylene glycol, dithio- Ethylene Mercaptan Ethylenedimercaptan ethylenedithioglycol Ethylenedithiol ethylhydropersulfide NSC 60481 s-Ethylene dimercaptan

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1.3 CAS No.
540-63-6
1.4 CID
10902
1.5 EINECS(EC#)
208-752-3
1.6 Molecular Formula
C2H6S2 (isomer)
1.7 Inchi
InChI=1S/C2H6S2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2
1.8 InChIkey
VYMPLPIFKRHAAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
1.9 Canonical Smiles
C(CS)S
1.10 Isomers Smiles
C(CS)S
2. Properties
2.1 Density
1.123
2.1 Melting point
-41℃
2.1 Boiling point
144-146℃
2.1 Refractive index
1.558
2.1 Flash Point
50℃
2.2 Precise Quality
93.99110
2.2 PSA
77.60000
2.2 logP
0.84600
2.2 VaporDensity
>1 (vs air)
2.3 Appearance
Clear colorless solid
2.4 Storage
Air Sensitive. Store under Argon. Ambient temperatures.
2.5 Chemical Properties
Clear colorless solid
2.6 Physical Properties
1, 2-ethanedithiol (C2H6S2) has a molecular weight of 94.19 g/mol, a monoisotopic mass of 93.991 g/mol and an exact mass of 93.991 g/mol. It has a heavy atom count of 4, a topographical surface area of 2 A^2, and a complexity of 6. EDT has a hydrogen bond donor and acceptor count of 2 and 2 respectively.EDT gas a boiling point of 146 deg C at 760 mm Hg and a melting point of -41.2 °C. It dissolves in benzene, acetone, ether, ethanol and oxygenated solvents, while it is sparingly soluble in alkali. EDT dissolves in water at 1.12X10+4 mg/L at 25 deg C (est).1,2-ethanedithiol has an extrapolated vapor pressure of 5.61 mm Hg at 25 deg C. When heated, EDT decomposes to emit toxic fumes comprising of sulfur oxides. Its odor is mild at 31 ppb and it gets more noticeable at 5.6 ppm.
2.7 Color/Form
Liquid
2.8 Decomposition
When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of /sulfur oxides/.
2.9 Odor Threshold
Its odor is very faint at 31 ppb and easily noticeable at 5.6 ppm.
2.10 Physical
Liquid
2.11 pKa
pK1:8.96;pK2:10.54 (25°C)
2.12 Water Solubility
insoluble
2.13 Spectral Properties
Index of refraction: 1.5589 at 20 deg C/D
IR: 15284 (Sadtler Research Laboratories Prism Collection)
1H NMR: 18398 (Sadtler Research Laboratories Spectral Collection)
MASS: 63756 (NIST/EPA/MSDC Mass Sectral Database, 1990 version)
2.14 Stability
Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, bases, reducing agents, alkali metals.
2.15 StorageTemp
Store at 0-5°C
3. Use and Manufacturing
3.1 GHS Classification
Signal: Danger
GHS Hazard Statements
Aggregated GHS information provided by 211 companies from 9 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

H226 (92.42%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
H301 (24.17%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
H302 (75.83%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
H310 (11.85%): Fatal in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]
H312 (13.74%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
H319 (12.32%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
H330 (15.64%): Fatal if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]

Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown.

Precautionary Statement Codes
P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P262, P264, P270, P271, P280, P284, P301+P310, P301+P312, P302+P350, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P310, P312, P320, P321, P322, P330, P337+P313, P361, P363, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501
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3.2 Methods of Manufacturing
Prepared by reacting ethanol;, thiourea; and ethylene dibromide; and subsequent alkaline hydrolysis of the ethylenediisothiuronium bromide;.
4. Safety and Handling
4.1 Symbol
GHS02;GHS06;
4.1 Hazard Codes
T
4.1 Signal Word
DANGER
4.1 Risk Statements
R10;R21;R23/25
4.1 Safety Statements
S16;S26;S36/37/39;S45
4.1 Packing Group
III
4.1 Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient
log Kow = 1.21 (est)
4.2 Hazard Class
3
4.2 Hazard Declaration
H226; H301; H310; H319; H330
4.2 DisposalMethods
SRP: The most favorable course of action is to use an alternative chemical product with less inherent propensity for occupational exposure or environmental contamination. Recycle any unused portion of the material for its approved use or return it to the manufacturer or supplier. Ultimate disposal of the chemical must consider: the material's impact on air quality; potential migration in soil or water; effects on animal, aquatic, and plant life; and conformance with environmental and public health regulations.
4.3 RIDADR
UN 3071
4.3 Safety Profile
Poison by ingestion, intraperitoneal, and intravenous routes. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of SOx. See also MERCAPTANS . 1,2-Ethanedithiol Preparation Products And Raw materials Raw materials
4.4 WGK Germany
3
4.4 RTECS
KI3325000
4.4 Report

The 1,2-Ethanedithiol, with the?CAS registry number 540-63-6, has the IUPAC name of ethane-1,2-dithiol. As to its usage, it is usually used as building block in organic synthesis and an excellent ligand for metal ions. And its product categories are including Phenoles and thiophenoles; Other Reagents; thiol Flavor; Chemistry.

The physical properties of this chemical are as below: (1)ACD/LogP: 1.31; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 1.31; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 1.3; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 5.82; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 5.76; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 122.84; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 121.56; (9)#H bond acceptors: 0; (10)#H bond donors: 0; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 3; (12)Polar Surface Area: 77.6; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.516; (14)Molar Refractivity: 27.1 cm3; (15)Molar Volume: 89.6 cm3; (16)Polarizability: 10.74×10-24 cm3; (17)Surface Tension: 33.3 dyne/cm; (18)Density: 1.05 g/cm3; (19)Flash Point: 44.4 °C; (20)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 37.93 kJ/mol; (21)Boiling Point: 144.3 °C at 760 mmHg; (22)Vapour Pressure: 6.45 mmHg at 25°C; (23)Exact Mass: 93.991092; (24)MonoIsotopic Mass: 93.991092; (25)Topological Polar Surface Area: 2; (26)Heavy Atom Count: 4; (27)Complexity: 6.

Use of this chemical: 1,2-Ethanedithiol could react with diketene to produce 1,2-bis-(4-oxo-oxetan-2-ylmethylsulfanyl)-ethane, with the following condition: reagent: cyclohexane azoisobutyronitrile; other condition: unter Bestrahlung mit UV-Licht.

Production method of this chemical: [1,3]dithiolane-2-thione could react to produce 1,2-Ethanedithiol, with the following condition: reagent: LAH; solvent: tetrahydrofuran; yield: 86 %.


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When you are dealing with this chemical, you should be much more cautious. For one thing, it is harmful which may cause damage to health. For another thing, it is toxic which at low levels cause damage to health. If by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed, it will be very toxic. In addition, it is highly flammable which may catch fire in contact with air, only needing brief contact with an ignition source, and it has a very low flash point or evolve highly flammable gases in contact with water.

Therefore, you should take different measures to deal with different cases. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. And if in case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice and if in case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible). Then while store it, keep the container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition - No smoking.?

In addition, you could convert the following datas into the molecular structure:
(1)Canonical SMILES: C(CS)S
(2)InChI: InChI=1S/C2H6S2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2
(3)InChIKey: VYMPLPIFKRHAAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N?

Below are the toxicity information of this chemical:

Organism Test Type Route Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) Effect Source
mouse LD50 intraperitoneal 50mg/kg (50mg/kg) ? European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry--Chimie Therapeutique. Vol. 17, Pg. 235, 1982.
mouse LD50 intravenous 56200ug/kg (56.2mg/kg) ? U.S. Army Armament Research & Development Command, Chemical Systems Laboratory, NIOSH Exchange Chemicals. Vol. NX#02101,
mouse LD50 oral 342mg/kg (342mg/kg) ? Drug and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 3, Pg. 249, 1980.
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4.5 Safety
Hazard Codes:T,Xn,F
Risk Statements:10-23/24/25-23/25-21-36-23-21/22-36/37/38-20/21/22
10:Flammable
23/24/25:Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
23/25:Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed
21:Harmful in contact with skin
36:Irritating to the eyes
23:Toxic by inhalation
21/22:Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
20/21/22:Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
Safety Statements:36/37/39-45-26-16-36/37-36-7/9
36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible)
26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
16:Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking
36/37:Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves
36:Wear suitable protective clothing
7/9:Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place
RIDADR:UN 3071 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany:3
HazardClass:3
PackingGroup:III
HS Code:29309070
Hazardous Substances Data:540-63-6(Hazardous Substances Data)
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4.6 Specification

The 1,2-Ethanedithiol, with the?CAS registry number 540-63-6, has the IUPAC name of ethane-1,2-dithiol. As to its usage, it is usually used as building block in organic synthesis and an excellent ligand for metal ions. And its product categories are including Phenoles and thiophenoles; Other Reagents; thiol Flavor; Chemistry.

The physical properties of this chemical are as below: (1)ACD/LogP: 1.31; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 1.31; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 1.3; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 5.82; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 5.76; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 122.84; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 121.56; (9)#H bond acceptors: 0; (10)#H bond donors: 0; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 3; (12)Polar Surface Area: 77.6; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.516; (14)Molar Refractivity: 27.1 cm3; (15)Molar Volume: 89.6 cm3; (16)Polarizability: 10.74×10-24 cm3; (17)Surface Tension: 33.3 dyne/cm; (18)Density: 1.05 g/cm3; (19)Flash Point: 44.4 °C; (20)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 37.93 kJ/mol; (21)Boiling Point: 144.3 °C at 760 mmHg; (22)Vapour Pressure: 6.45 mmHg at 25°C; (23)Exact Mass: 93.991092; (24)MonoIsotopic Mass: 93.991092; (25)Topological Polar Surface Area: 2; (26)Heavy Atom Count: 4; (27)Complexity: 6.

Use of this chemical: 1,2-Ethanedithiol could react with diketene to produce 1,2-bis-(4-oxo-oxetan-2-ylmethylsulfanyl)-ethane, with the following condition: reagent: cyclohexane azoisobutyronitrile; other condition: unter Bestrahlung mit UV-Licht.

Production method of this chemical: [1,3]dithiolane-2-thione could react to produce 1,2-Ethanedithiol, with the following condition: reagent: LAH; solvent: tetrahydrofuran; yield: 86 %.


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When you are dealing with this chemical, you should be much more cautious. For one thing, it is harmful which may cause damage to health. For another thing, it is toxic which at low levels cause damage to health. If by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed, it will be very toxic. In addition, it is highly flammable which may catch fire in contact with air, only needing brief contact with an ignition source, and it has a very low flash point or evolve highly flammable gases in contact with water.

Therefore, you should take different measures to deal with different cases. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. And if in case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice and if in case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible). Then while store it, keep the container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition - No smoking.?

In addition, you could convert the following datas into the molecular structure:
(1)Canonical SMILES: C(CS)S
(2)InChI: InChI=1S/C2H6S2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2
(3)InChIKey: VYMPLPIFKRHAAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N?

Below are the toxicity information of this chemical:

Organism Test Type Route Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) Effect Source
mouse LD50 intraperitoneal 50mg/kg (50mg/kg) ? European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry--Chimie Therapeutique. Vol. 17, Pg. 235, 1982.
mouse LD50 intravenous 56200ug/kg (56.2mg/kg) ? U.S. Army Armament Research & Development Command, Chemical Systems Laboratory, NIOSH Exchange Chemicals. Vol. NX#02101,
mouse LD50 oral 342mg/kg (342mg/kg) ? Drug and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 3, Pg. 249, 1980.
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4.7 Toxicity

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
KI3325000
CHEMICAL NAME :
1,2-Ethanedithiol
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
540-63-6
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
0505946
LAST UPDATED :
199710
DATA ITEMS CITED :
5
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C2-H6-S2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
94.20
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
SH2SH

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
342 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
DCTODJ Drug and Chemical Toxicology. (Marcel Dekker, 270 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016) V.1- 1977/78- Volume(issue)/page/year: 3,249,1980
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
50 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
EJMCA5 European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry--Chimie Therapeutique. (Editions Scientifiques Elsevier, 29 rue Buffon, F-75005, Paris, France) V.9- 1974- Volume(issue)/page/year: 17,235,1982
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
56200 ug/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
CSLNX* U.S. Army Armament Research & Development Command, Chemical Systems Laboratory, NIOSH Exchange Chemicals. (Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010) Volume(issue)/page/year: NX#02101
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5. MSDS

2.Hazard identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids, Category 3

Acute toxicity - Oral, Category 4

2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram(s)
Signal word

Warning

Hazard statement(s)

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour

H302 Harmful if swallowed

Precautionary statement(s)
Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

P233 Keep container tightly closed.

P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.

P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/...] equipment.

P242 Use non-sparking tools.

P243 Take action to prevent static discharges.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.

P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].

P370+P378 In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish.

P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/\u2026if you feel unwell.

P330 Rinse mouth.

Storage

P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...

2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification

none

8. Other Information
8.0 Usage
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 resorufin. It acts bidendate ligand to form complexes with metal ions.
9. Computational chemical data
  • Molecular Weight: 94.19g/mol
  • Molecular Formula: C2H6S2
  • Compound Is Canonicalized: True
  • XLogP3-AA: 0.8
  • Exact Mass: 93.99109254
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 93.99109254
  • Complexity: 6
  • Rotatable Bond Count: 1
  • Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 2
  • Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2
  • Topological Polar Surface Area: 2
  • Heavy Atom Count: 4
  • Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Isotope Atom Count: 0
  • Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
  • CACTVS Substructure Key Fingerprint: AAADcYBAAABgAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGAQAAAAAAACEQACAAAAAAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA==
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