Discussion The synthesis of the bis (aminoalky1) disulfides 5-7 (Scheme I) was initiated to examine structural types different from others we have examined previously, in relation to protection afforded by derivatives of P-aminoethanethlol against Ionizing radiation (cf., for example, ref 7). Bis (aminoalky1) hydrochlorides were reported earlier, but unlike the new compounds the two disulfide groups previously either were on one carbon atom, ie, in the ...