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2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-dithiane

mixture of isomers, ≥97%, FG

Synonym(s):

1,4-Dithiane-2,5-diol, 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-dithiane, Mercaptoacetaldehyde dimer

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H8O2S2
CAS Number:
40018-26-6
Molecular Weight:
152.24
FEMA Number:
3826
Beilstein:
104402
EC Number:
254-751-6
MDL number:
MFCD00006659
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901898
Flavis number:
15.134

biological source

synthetic

grade

FG
Halal

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012

Assay

≥97%

mp

130 °C (dec.) (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

bread; meaty; sulfurous; tomato

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

OC1CSC(O)CS1

InChI

1S/C4H8O2S2/c5-3-1-7-4(6)2-8-3/h3-6H,1-2H2

InChI key

YUIOPHXTILULQC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-dithiane is a sulfur-containing compound that is reported to show phytogrowth-inhibitory activities on the root growth of some Brassica species.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301,H317,H330,H373,H410

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Skin Sens. 1A - STOT RE 2

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Y Inamori et al.
Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin, 38(1), 243-245 (1990-01-01)
2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-dithiane (I) and its derivatives (II-IV) showed rather marked inhibitory activities on the growth of the roots of two plant species. All compounds tested had phytogrowth-inhibitory activities. These compounds markedly inhibited the growth of the two plant species at the

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