Abstract A simple method for the synthesis of 1, 2-ditellurolane is proposed, based on the reaction of elemental tellurium with 1, 3-dihalopropane in a system of hydrazine hydrate and alkali followed by the effect of organic solvent on the first formed poly ( trimethyleneditellurides). The products of the oxidation and reduction of 1, 2-ditellurolane were characterized and its spectral characteristics were analyzed.
