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1-Dodecanethiol

1-Dodecanethiol

≥98%

Synonym(s):

n-Dodecyl mercaptan, Dodecyl mercaptan, Lauryl mercaptan, Mercaptan C12, NDM

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)11SH
CAS Number:
112-55-0
Molecular Weight:
202.40
Beilstein:
969337
EC Number:
203-984-1
MDL number:
MFCD00004885
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
PubChem Substance ID:
24870727
NACRES:
NA.23
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vapor density

7 (vs air)

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.459 (lit.)

bp

266-283 °C (lit.)

density

0.845 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCS

InChI

1S/C12H26S/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13/h13H,2-12H2,1H3

InChI key

WNAHIZMDSQCWRP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

1-Dodecanethiol (DDT) is an alkyl thiol that forms a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) and can be used as an organic source of sulfur with balanced physio-chemical properties.[1]

Application

DDT can be used as a source of sulfur for the synthesis CdS quantum dots (QDs) and lead sulfide nanoparticles (PbS) which find potential applications in energy efficient lighting, solar cells and as ammonium gas sensing agents.[2][3][4] It may be used to form a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) on copper surface as a corrosion resistant coating. [5]Functionalization with DDT may form SAMs on geranium (Ge) to improve the surface characteristics for futuristic applications in microelectronics.[6]
This molecule is used for the production of hydrophobic SAMs. It can also be used in mixed SAMs to give a hydrophobic background and act as a spacer to move other functional groups or domains farther apart.[7]

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H314,H317,H410

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1C - Skin Sens. 1A

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

262.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

128 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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STBL3902
SDBB1074
S8550844
STBL4537
SDBB0443

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  1. How do you coat copper foil with a single layer of 1-Dodecanethiol molecules on one surface only. Shielding the other surface with a tape does not work, because removing the tape can bend the foil and damage the coating.

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    1. Following surface preparation and oxidation removal, a solution of 1-Dodecanethiol in a suitable solvent, such as toluene or ethanol, should be prepared at a concentration typically between 1 and 10 mM. To achieve selective coating on one surface, a physical mask (e.g., tape or a polymer film) can be used to cover the areas of the copper foil that are not to be coated before immersing it in the 1-Dodecanethiol solution. Alternatively, a drop casting method can be used, whereby a drop of the 1-Dodecanethiol solution would be applied directly onto the desired surface and it would be allowed to spread out evenly. This method requires careful control to avoid spreading to the other side. The copper foil should then be immersed in the solution for a specified time (typically several hours) to allow the 1-Dodecanethiol molecules to self-assemble onto the exposed surface. After the desired time, the copper foil should be removed and rinsed gently with the same solvent used for the solution to remove any unbound thiol molecules.

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    1. Products may be shipped at a different temperature than the recommended long-term storage temperature. If the product quality is sensitive to short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped on wet or dry-ice. If the product quality is NOT affected by short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped at ambient temperature. As shipping routes are configured for minimum transit times, shipping at ambient temperature helps control shipping costs for our customers. For more information, please refer to the Storage and Transport Conditions document: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/marketing/global/documents/316/622/storage-transport-conditions-mk.pdf

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