| Identification | More | [Name]
1,2-Ethanedithiol | [CAS]
540-63-6 | [Synonyms]
1,2-DIMERCAPTOETHANE
1,2-ETHANEDITHIOL
DITHIOETHYLENE GLYCOL
DITHIOGLYCOL
EDT
ETHANEDITHIOL
ETHYLENE DIMERCAPTAN
ETHYLENE MERCAPTAN
FEMA 3484
1,2-dithioethane
1,2-dithiolethane
1,2-Ethanethiol
1,2-Ethyldimercaptan
a-ethylenedimercaptan
alpha-Ethylene dimercaptan
alpha-ethylenedimercaptan
dimercaptanethylenique
dithio-ethyleneglyco
ethane-1,2-dithiol
Ethylene dithioglycol | [EINECS(EC#)]
208-752-3 | [Molecular Formula]
C2H6S2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00004892 | [Molecular Weight]
94.2 | [MOL File]
540-63-6.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
Clear colorless solid | [Melting point ]
-41 °C (lit.) | [Boiling point ]
144-146 °C (lit.) | [density ]
1.123 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
| [vapor density ]
>1 (vs air)
| [vapor pressure ]
4.8 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
| [FEMA ]
3484 | [refractive index ]
n20/D 1.558(lit.)
| [Fp ]
122 °F
| [storage temp. ]
Store at 0-5°C | [form ]
Liquid | [pka]
pK1:8.96;pK2:10.54 (25°C) | [color ]
Clear slightly colored | [Odor]
at 0.01 % in propylene glycol. sulfury meaty | [Stability:]
Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, bases, reducing agents, alkali metals. | [Odor Type]
sulfurous | [Water Solubility ]
insoluble | [Sensitive ]
Air Sensitive | [JECFA Number]
532 | [Merck ]
14,3725 | [BRN ]
505946 | [InChIKey]
VYMPLPIFKRHAAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N | [LogP]
1.31 | [Uses]
Metal-complexing agent. Reverses the inhibition by α-keto aldehydes on mitosis in E. coli. | [CAS DataBase Reference]
540-63-6(CAS DataBase Reference) | [NIST Chemistry Reference]
1,2-Ethanedithiol(540-63-6) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
540-63-6(EPA Substance) |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
T,Xn,F | [Risk Statements ]
R10:Flammable.
R23/24/25:Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed .
R23/25:Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed .
R21:Harmful in contact with skin.
R36:Irritating to the eyes.
R23:Toxic by inhalation.
R21/22:Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed .
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
R20/21/22:Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed . | [Safety Statements ]
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection .
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) .
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S16:Keep away from sources of ignition-No smoking .
S36/37:Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves .
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
S7/9:Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place . | [RIDADR ]
UN 3071 6.1/PG 2
| [WGK Germany ]
3
| [RTECS ]
KI3325000
| [F ]
10-13-23 | [TSCA ]
Yes | [HazardClass ]
3 | [PackingGroup ]
III | [HS Code ]
29309070 | [Safety Profile]
Poison by ingestion,
intraperitoneal, and intravenous routes.
When heated to decomposition it emits very
toxic fumes of SOx. See also
MERCAPTANS . | [Hazardous Substances Data]
540-63-6(Hazardous Substances Data) | [Toxicity]
LD50 orally in Rabbit: 120 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit 197 mg/kg |
| Raw materials And Preparation Products | Back Directory | [Raw materials]
Thiourea-->Bromide-->CHLOROPICRIN & ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | [Preparation Products]
4,5,6,7-TETRAHYDRO-2-METHYLFURO[2,3-C]PYRIDINE-->Desogestrel-->ETHYL 1,3-DITHIOLANE-2-CARBOXYLATE-->Spirapril-->Estr-4-en-3-one, 17-hydroxy-, cyclic 1,2-ethanediyl mercaptole, (11b)--->5,8-Dithiaspiro[3.4]octane-->Benzaldehyde ethane-1,2-diyl dithioacetal |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Hazard]
Vapors cause severe headache and nausea. | [Chemical Properties]
1,2-Ethanedithiol has a repulsive odor. | [Chemical Properties]
Clear colorless solid | [Occurrence]
Reported found in beef (boiled, cooked) and chicken (cooked) | [Aroma threshold values]
Detection: 30 ppb | [General Description]
1,2-Ethanedithiol (1,2-Dimercaptoethane, Dithioglycol, Ethylene mercaptan) is an organo sulfur compound. It affords monomeric, dimeric and polymeric complexes on reaction with Pt(PPh3)4, Pd(PPh3)4 and Ni(PPh3)4. It has been synthesized by refluxing 1,2-dichloroethane with thiourea in ethanol. |
| Questions And Answer | Back Directory | [Description]
1,2-Ethanedithiol (EDT) is a colorless liquid with a characteristic odor that resembles that of rotten cabbage. It is widely used as a building block in organic synthesis, and it is also an effective ligand for metal ions. 1,2-ethanedithiol if applied as a flavoring agent and it is available in a variety of animal foods, in cooked beef and chicken.
| [Chemical and Physical properties]
1, 2-ethanedithiol (C2H6S2) has a molecular weight of 94.19 g/mol, a monoisotopic mass of 93.991 g/mol and an exact mass of 93.991 g/mol. It has a heavy atom count of 4, a topographical surface area of 2 A^2, and a complexity of 6. EDT has a hydrogen bond donor and acceptor count of 2 and 2 respectively.
EDT gas a boiling point of 146 deg C at 760 mm Hg and a melting point of -41.2 °C. It dissolves in benzene, acetone, ether, ethanol and oxygenated solvents, while it is sparingly soluble in alkali. EDT dissolves in water at 1.12X10+4 mg/L at 25 deg C (est).
1,2-ethanedithiol has an extrapolated vapor pressure of 5.61 mm Hg at 25 deg C. When heated, EDT decomposes to emit toxic fumes comprising of sulfur oxides. Its odor is mild at 31 ppb and it gets more noticeable at 5.6 ppm.
| [Preparation]
1,2-ethanedithiol can be synthesized by reacting an alkali metal hydrosulfide with an alkylene halide. However, this method does not yield a good amount of EDT due to the formation of by-products such as polymeric materials. The formation of these by-products could be reduced by conducting the reaction in an autoclave where the pressure is regulated to H 8. EDT can also be prepared through the decomposition of thiourea and the isothiuronium salt of ethylene bromide. This method yields slightly higher dithiol yields as indicated in the general formula where n is equal to or more than 3, for instance, 1,4-butanedithiol and 1,3-propanedithiol. However, this method also imposes significant constraints in the preparation of lower members of the dithiol series, such as 1,2-ethanedithiol. An additional method for the preparation of the compound entails the reaction between ethylene sulfide and H 8 in methanol, which yields approximately 49% of 1,2-ethanedithiol. However, this method also yields products with a relatively high molecular weight, which account for about 20% of the total products. There is a wide range of other methods that have been suggested for the synthesis of 1,2-ethanedithiol but they have been disqualified based on certain justifications.
The process highlighted below entails three major steps: 1) the generation of ethylene sulfide, 2) reaction of ethylene sulfide with hydrosulfide and 3) the liberation of 1,2-ethanedithiol through acid treatment. Z-mercaptoethy-lcarbonate is added to an alkaline solution in the portions highlighted above over a 30-minute period, the pH of the alkaline solution should be above 6.8, where the base is indicated with the general formula MOH, where M indicates an alkali-metal hydroxides such as potassium, lithium or sodium. The contents should also include 1-2 moles of the reacting ammonium hydrosulfide per mole of the alkyl 2-mercaptoethylcarbonate. Stir the reaction contents while maintaining the temperature at -100 C while adding the alkyl portions. The solution can be saturated with hydrogen sulfide by passing the gas through the reaction contents for about 2 hours. The contents should be stirred for a period of 10-20 hours or more while maintaining the temperature at 15300 C. The solution is cooled and reacted with an acid such as phosphoric, sulfuric or hydrochloric acids, and 1,2-ethanedithiol is separated from the mixture through conventional means such as extraction using a volatile solvent such as benzene or chloroform, or by distillation. This step is followed by the evaporation of the contents to remove the solvent. A combination of both processes could be more effective, where the dried product is taken through fractional distillation. This method involving ammonium hydrosulfide and ethyl Z-mercaptoethyl carbonate is highly preferred for the preparation of 1,2-ethanedithiol.
| [Precautions]
One should wash their hands thoroughly after contact with 1,2-ethanedithiol. It is not recommended to smoke, eat or drink while handling EDT. If ingested, one should contact a doctor immediately or the poison center. In the event of a fire, one should use appropriate apparatus to extinguish the fire. If the chemical comes into contact with one’s clothes or skin, they should take off the clothes and rinse their skin with plenty of water.
| [Hazard Statements]
1,2-ethanedithiol is a flammable liquid. EDT is toxic when ingested and it may result in acute toxicity. It may cause acute dermal toxicity upon contact with the skin. EDT may result in serious eye irritation/damage and it may also cause acute toxicity upon inhalation.
Inhalation of EDT vapours may cause severe nausea or headaches.
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