2,4-Dithiapentane

2,4-Dithiapentane
Names
IUPAC name
2,4-Dithiapentane
Other names
Bis(methylthio)methane
Bis(methylsulfanyl)methane
Bis(methylmercapto)methane
Identifiers
1618-26-4 N
1731143
ChemSpider 14639 YesY
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PubChem 15380
Properties
C3H8S2
Molar mass 108.22 g·mol−1
Appearance Liquid
Density 1.059 g/cm3, liquid
Melting point −20.5 °C (−4.9 °F; 252.7 K)
Boiling point 147 °C (297 °F; 420 K)
Immiscible
1.53
Viscosity 0.00113 Pa s
Hazards
Safety data sheet External MSDS
R-phrases R10
S-phrases S16
NFPA 704
Flammability code 2: Must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperature before ignition can occur. Flash point between 38 and 93 °C (100 and 200 °F). E.g., diesel fuel Health code 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g., turpentine Reactivity (yellow): no hazard code Special hazards (white): no codeNFPA 704 four-colored diamond
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Flash point 43.89 °C (111.00 °F; 317.04 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

2,4-Dithiapentane is an organosulfur compound known to be an important component of truffle flavor. It is used as a primary aromatic ingredient in truffle oil when combined in an olive oil base.[1] It is a colorless liquid with a strong odor.

2,4-Dithiapentane is the dimethylthioacetal of formaldehyde. It is prepared by the acid-catalyzed addition of methyl mercaptan to formaldehyde.

2 CH3SH + H2C=O → CH3SCH2SCH3 + H2O

See also

Notes and references

  1. ↑ Patterson, Daniel (2007-05-16). "Hocus-Pocus, and a Beaker of Truffles". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-02-13.
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