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Ethylene Mercaptan

CAS 540-63-6C2H6S2MW 94.20

Ethylene Mercaptan (CAS 540-63-6) — formula C2H6S2, molecular weight 94.20; category organic chemicals.

Product Description

Ethylene Mercaptan (CAS 540-63-6) is a organic chemicals. Its molecular formula C2H6S2 comprises 2 C, 6 H, 2 S atoms. Its molecular weight is about 94.20. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around -41.2 °C, boiling point around 146 °C at 760 mm Hg, LogP about 0.8. Organic chemicals are the largest family of carbon-based compounds, widely used across pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, materials, cosmetics and food industries. Downstream uses span pharmaceutical ingredients, agrochemicals, dyes, solvents, surfactants, food additives and polymer materials. 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.

Product Overview

CAS Number540-63-6
Molecular FormulaC2H6S2
Molecular Weight94.20
Melting Point-41.2 °C
Boiling Point146 °C at 760 mm Hg
LogP0.8
Packaging25/50kg woven bags, 20/25/50kg fibre drums, 200kg plastic drums, 1000kg IBC (subject to order confirmation)
Applicationsagrochemicals, dyes, solvents, food additives and polymer materials. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering
CategoryOrganic Chemicals

Applications

Documented applications: agrochemicals, dyes, solvents, food additives and polymer materials. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering.

Packaging & Storage

Packaging25/50kg woven bags, 20/25/50kg fibre drums, 200kg plastic drums, 1000kg IBC (subject to order confirmation)

Technical Profile

What this product is

Ethylene Mercaptan is a carbon-based organic compound with CAS registry number 540-63-6 and molecular formula C2H6S2 (molecular weight 94.20), belonging to the organic chemicals segment of chemical raw materials.

Identification

CAS number: 540-63-6

Its molecular formula C2H6S2 comprises 2 C, 6 H, 2 S atoms.

Also known as: Ethylene Mercaptan · 1,2-乙二硫醇 · 1,2-Ethanedithiol

Category: organic chemicals

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Ethylene Mercaptan?

The CAS registry number of Ethylene Mercaptan is 540-63-6.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethylene Mercaptan?

Molecular formula C2H6S2, molecular weight 94.20.

What other names is Ethylene Mercaptan known by?

It is also registered under: Ethylene Mercaptan, 1,2-乙二硫醇, 1,2-Ethanedithiol.

What are the documented applications of Ethylene Mercaptan?

Recorded applications: agrochemicals, dyes, solvents, food additives and polymer materials. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering.

Which category does Ethylene Mercaptan belong to?

Category: Organic Chemicals.

Packaging & documentation

Packaging is agreed per order, from lab-scale packs to bulk, and confirmed with each order rather than fixed on the page. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) ships with every batch and MSDS is available; where the end use carries a regulatory limit (food contact, pharmaceutical or cosmetic), state the standard at enquiry and the grade is set against it.

PubChem Public Data

Independent reference data for Ethylene Mercaptan (CAS 540-63-6), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

CAS Registry Number540-63-6
PubChem CID10902
Molecular formulaC2H6S2
Molecular weight93.99 g/mol
IUPAC nameethane-1,2-dithiol
InChIKeyVYMPLPIFKRHAAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
UNII (FDA)92T634FLAR
FEMA number3484
JECFA number532

Computed descriptors

Molecular Weight94.20
XLogP30.8
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count1
Exact Mass93.99109254
Monoisotopic Mass93.99109254
Topological Polar Surface Area2
Heavy Atom Count4

Physicochemical values on record

Boiling Point146 °C at 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point144.00 to 146.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point146 °C; 46-47 °C (6 mm Hg)
Boiling Point146 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Melting Point-41.2 °C
Density1.123 at 23.5 °C
Density1.123-1.124 (d20/4)
Density1.124 @25 °C
Vapor Pressure5.61 [mmHg]
Vapor Pressure5.68 [mm Hg] @25 °C

Documented uses on record

    Used as a metal-complexing agent; [Hawley]Metal-complexing agent. Reverse inhibition by alpha-keto aldehydes on mitosis in E. coli.

    Synonyms and trade names

    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 listings held on file

    Regulatory & Food ContactEU 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

    GHS hazard classification

    Reported hazard statementsH226 (94.8%), H301 (23.1%), H302 (76.9%), H310 (14%), H312 (10.1%), H319 (14.3%), H330 (16.6%)

    H226 (94.8%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]

    H301 (23.1%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]

    What the public record says

    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.

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