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Home/Compounds/Research Reagent/Ethane-1,2-dithiol
C2H6S2
94.2 g/mol
Research ReagentDanger

1,2-ETHANEDITHIOL

CAS540-63-6EC208-752-3
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
Research Compound

1,2-Ethanedithiol is a chemical compound used as a metal-complexing agent. It acts as a bidentate ligand, forming stable complexes with various metal ions, and its applications have been explored in biochemical research settings.

Metal-complexing agentReverse inhibition research on mitosis in E. coli using alpha-keto aldehydes

Content scope: Information here supports chemical identification and industrial supply, research, and manufacturing contexts. It is not a therapeutic claim, medical advice, or drug-use instructions.

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Safety Reference

Flammable
Flammable
Toxic
Toxic
Harmful
Harmful
Danger
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H301Toxic if swallowed
H302Harmful if swallowed
H310Fatal in contact with skin
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H330Fatal if inhaled

Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for 1,2-ETHANEDITHIOL (CAS 540-63-6) is 2930.90.

HS code (international, 6-digit)

2930.90

EU CN code (8-digit)

2930 90 95

Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.

Identifiers
IUPAC Name

ethane-1,2-dithiol

InChIKey

VYMPLPIFKRHAAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C(CS)S

Synonyms (25)
  • 6LN
  • 1,2-Dimercaptoethane
  • 1,2-Dithiol ethane
  • 1,2-ETHANEDITHIOL
  • 1,2-Ethanethiol
  • 1,2-ethandithiol
  • 2-MERCAPTOETHANETHIOL
  • Dithioethyleneglycol
  • Dithioglycol
  • Ethane-1,2-dithiol
  • Ethanedithiol, 1,2-
  • Ethyl hydropersulfide
  • Ethylene dimercaptan
  • Ethylene dithioglycol
  • Ethylene glycol, dithio-
  • Ethylene mercaptan
  • Ethylenedithiol
  • FEMA 3484
  • Mesna Impurity 13
  • S-Ethylene dimercaptan
  • a-Ethylene dimercaptan
  • alpha-Ethylene dimercaptan
  • ethandithiol

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