1,2‐Ethanedithiol

[540-63-6] C2H6S2 (MW 94.20) InChI = 1S/C2H6S2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2 InChIKey = VYMPLPIFKRHAAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N (1,3-dithiolane formation; ether cleavage; reduction (carbonyl to methylene; sulfoxide to thioether); gem-difluoride formation; dithiolenium ion formation) Physical Data: d 1.123 g cm−3 (23.5 °C); bp 146 °C/760 mmHg; 63 °C/46 mmHg. Solubility: slightly sol water; miscible with many organic solvents. Form Supplied in: widely available. Handling, Storage, and Precautions: stench Inhalation can cause chest pain, headache, nausea, pulmonary edema; LD50 (oral, mouse) 342 mg kg−1; see 1,3-Propanedithiol. Use in a fume hood.