1,2-Ethanedithiol is used in the synthesis of pH-sensitive biodegradable micelles. Also used in the preparation of biarsenical cyanine probes for imaging and tagging cytosolic bacterial proteins. Synonyms: 1,2-Dimercaptoethane, 1,2-Dithioethane, 1,2-Dithiolethane, 1,2-Ethylenedithiol, 2-Mercaptoethanethiol, Dithioethylene glycol, Dithioglycol, Ethylene dimercaptan, Ethylene dithioglycol, Ethylene glycol, dithio-, Ethylenedithiol, NSC 60481, a-Ethylene dimercaptan, s-Ethylene dimercaptan CAS No: 540-63-6 Molecular Formula: C2H6S2 Molecular Weight: 94.19 Appearance: Colorless to almost colorless clear liquid Purity: 99% (GC) Melting Point: 146C Boiling Point: 146C Flash Point: 44C Specific Gravity (20/20): 1.13 Refractive Index: 1.56 Solubility: Water: Insoluble Alcohol: Very soluble Ether, Acetone: Soluble Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Molecular Weight:
94.19
Purity:
99% (GC)
Form:
Colorless to almost colorless clear liquid
CAS Number:
[540-63-6]
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