Molekula
1,6-Hexanedithiol
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1,6-Hexanedithiol is a bifunctional thiol compound used in organic synthesis, surface modification, and as a linker in molecular assembly. It features two thiol groups at opposite ends of a six-carbon chain, enabling versatile cross-linking applications. Available in 100g, 500g, and 1kg packaging, it has a molecular weight of 150.31 g/mol, a CAS number of 1191-43-1, and should be stored at ambient temperature. Molekula supplies 1,6-Hexanedithiol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light yellow liquid |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 91 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -21 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Boiling Point | 118 to 119 °C at 15 mmHg |
Source: PubChem CID 14491 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB))
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90034514 |
| CAS Number | 1191-43-1 |
| IUPAC Name | hexane-1,6-dithiol |
| EC Number | 214-735-1 |
| Molecular Formula | HS(CH2)6SH |
| Molecular Weight | 150.31 |
| Exact Mass | 150.0537 |
| SMILES | C(CCCS)CCS |
| InChIKey | SRZXCOWFGPICGA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H14S2/c7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8/h7-8H,1-6H2 |
| PubChem CID | 14491 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 2930909251 |
| Tariff Code | 2930909599 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H302 + H312 + H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, English (US), French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 1,6-Dimercaptohexane
- 1,6-Hexamethylenedithiol
- 1,6-Hexanedimercaptan
- FEMA No. 3495
- hexamethylendithiol
- Hexamethylene dimercaptan
- Hexane-1,6-dithiol
- Hexanedithiol-(1,6)
- USAF uctl-72
- WLN: SH6SH
Frequently asked questions
What is 1,6-Hexanedithiol used for?
It is commonly used as a crosslinking agent in polymer synthesis and as a building block in organic synthesis.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 1,6-Hexanedithiol?
The formula is HS(CH2)6SH with a molecular weight of 150.31 g/mol.
How should 1,6-Hexanedithiol be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from light and moisture.
What grade is available for 1,6-Hexanedithiol?
Available in technical grade; custom grades may be available upon request.
Can Molekula supply 1,6-Hexanedithiol in bulk?
Yes, bulk quantities are available; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with an order of 1,6-Hexanedithiol?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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