1,2-Ethanedithiol (CAS 540-63-6) — formula C2H6S2, molecular weight 93.99 g/mol; category food flavors.
1,2-Ethanedithiol (CAS 540-63-6) is a chemical raw material in the food flavors category. Its molecular formula C2H6S2 comprises 2 C, 6 H, 2 S atoms. Its molecular weight is about 93.99 g/mol. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around -41.2 °C, boiling point around 146 °C at 760 mm Hg, LogP about 0.8. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 540-63-6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C2H6S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 93.99 g/mol |
| Melting Point | -41.2 °C |
| Boiling Point | 146 °C at 760 mm Hg |
| LogP | 0.8 |
| Applications | metal-complexing agent, Metal-complexing agent. Reverse inhibition by alpha-keto aldehydes on mitosis in E. coli, Flavouring Agent, Flavoring Agents, Methods of Manufacturing: Prepared by reacting ethanol, thiourea and ethylene dibromide and subsequent alkaline hydrolysis of the ethylenediisothiuronium bromide |
| Category | Flavors |
Documented applications: metal-complexing agent, Metal-complexing agent. Reverse inhibition by alpha-keto aldehydes on mitosis in E. coli, Flavouring Agent, Flavoring Agents, Methods of Manufacturing: Prepared by reacting ethanol, thiourea and ethylene dibromide and subsequent alkaline hydrolysis of the ethylenediisothiuronium bromide.
1,2-Ethanedithiol is a flavoring compound with CAS registry number 540-63-6 and molecular formula C2H6S2 (molecular weight 93.99 g/mol), belonging to the food flavors segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 540-63-6
Its molecular formula C2H6S2 comprises 2 C, 6 H, 2 S atoms.
Also known as: 1,2-Ethanedithiol · Ethylene Mercaptan
Category: food flavors
The CAS registry number of 1,2-Ethanedithiol is 540-63-6.
Molecular formula C2H6S2, molecular weight 93.99 g/mol.
It is also registered under: 1,2-Ethanedithiol, Ethylene Mercaptan.
Recorded applications: metal-complexing agent, Metal-complexing agent. Reverse inhibition by alpha-keto aldehydes on mitosis in E. coli, Flavouring Agent, Flavoring Agents, Methods of Manufacturing: Prepared by reacting ethanol, thiourea and ethylene dibromide and subsequent alkaline hydrolysis of the ethylenediisothiuronium bromide.
Category: Flavors.
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Independent reference data for 1,2-Ethanedithiol (CAS 540-63-6), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 540-63-6 |
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| PubChem CID | 10902 |
| Molecular formula | C2H6S2 |
| Molecular weight | 93.99 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | ethane-1,2-dithiol |
| InChIKey | VYMPLPIFKRHAAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| UNII (FDA) | 92T634FLAR |
| FEMA number | 3484 |
| JECFA number | 532 |
| Molecular Weight | 94.20 |
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| XLogP3 | 0.8 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 93.99109254 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 93.99109254 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 2 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 4 |
| Boiling Point | 146 °C at 760 mm Hg |
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| Boiling Point | 144.00 to 146.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 146 °C; 46-47 °C (6 mm Hg) |
| Boiling Point | 146 °C @760 [mm Hg] |
| Melting Point | -41.2 °C |
| Density | 1.123 at 23.5 °C |
| Density | 1.123-1.124 (d20/4) |
| Density | 1.124 @25 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 5.61 [mmHg] |
| Vapor Pressure | 5.68 [mm Hg] @25 °C |
1,2-ETHANEDITHIOL; 540-63-6; Ethane-1,2-dithiol; 1,2-Dimercaptoethane; Dithioglycol; Ethylene mercaptan; Ethylenedithiol; Ethylene dithioglycol; Ethylene dimercaptan; Ethylenedimercaptan; Dithioethyleneglycol; S-Ethylene dimercaptan; Ethylene glycol, dithio-; 1,2-Dithiol ethane; Ethyl hydropersulfide; FEMA No. 3484
| Regulatory & Food Contact | EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Savory No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent |
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| Reported hazard statements | H226 (94.8%), H301 (23.1%), H302 (76.9%), H310 (14%), H312 (10.1%), H319 (14.3%), H330 (16.6%) |
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H226 (94.8%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
H301 (23.1%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
1,2-Ethanedithiol is identified by CAS 540-63-6, molecular formula C2H6S2 and molecular weight 93.99 g/mol. UNII 92T634FLAR; InChIKey VYMPLPIFKRHAAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 146 °C at 760 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 144.00 to 146.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 146 °C; 46-47 °C (6 mm Hg).
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
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