3,3′-Dithiobis(propionitrile)

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3,3′-Dithiobis(propionitrile) Structure
3,3′-Dithiobis(propionitrile) structure
Common Name 3,3′-Dithiobis(propionitrile)
CAS Number 42841-31-6 Molecular Weight 172.27100
Density 1.21g/cm3 Boiling Point 361.8ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H8N2S2 Melting Point 48-51ºC(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 172.6ºC
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

Summary: 3,3′-Dithiobis(propionitrile), also known as 3-(2-cyanoethyldisulfanyl)propanenitrile, CAS 42841-31-6, has a molecular formula of C6H8N2S2 and a molecular weight of 172.27100. Its melting point is 48-51ºC, boiling point is 361.8ºC, and density is 1.21g/cm3. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 3-(2-cyanoethyldisulfanyl)propanenitrile
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.21g/cm3
Boiling Point 361.8ºC at 760mmHg
Melting Point 48-51ºC(lit.)
Molecular Formula C6H8N2S2
Molecular Weight 172.27100
Flash Point 172.6ºC
Exact Mass 172.01300
PSA 98.18000
LogP 2.19516
Index of Refraction 1.555
InChIKey HHEYGEJOMQFDFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES N#CCCSSCCC#N

 MSDS

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 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
UG1750000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Propionitrile, dithiodi-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
42841-31-6
LAST UPDATED :
199612
DATA ITEMS CITED :
1
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C6-H8-N2-S2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
172.28
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
NC2SS2CN

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
100 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
NTIS** National Technical Information Service. (Springfield, VA 22161) Formerly U.S. Clearinghouse for Scientific & Technical Information. Volume(issue)/page/year: AD277-689

 Safety Information

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Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H302-H312-H332
Precautionary Statements P280
Personal Protective Equipment dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes Xn: Harmful;
Risk Phrases 20/21/22
Safety Phrases 36
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
RTECS UG1750000
HS Code 2930909090

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

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Literature: Klose, Jana; Reese, Colin B.; Song, Quanlai Tetrahedron, 1997 , vol. 53, # 42 p. 14411 - 14416

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Literature: Avecia Limited Patent: US6506894 B1, 2003 ;

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Literature: Kiasat, Ali Reza; Mokhtari, Babak; Savari, Ali; Kazemi, Foad Phosphorus, Sulfur and Silicon and the Related Elements, 2008 , vol. 183, # 1 p. 178 - 182

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Literature: Johnston,T.P.; Gallagher,A. Journal of Organic Chemistry, 1963 , vol. 28, p. 1436 - 1437

 Precursor & DownStream

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Precursor  4

DownStream  2

 Customs

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HS Code 2930909090
Summary 2930909090. other organo-sulphur compounds. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0%

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

3,3`-Dithiobis(propionitrile)
bis(2-cyanoethyl)disulfide
Di-(2-cyanoethyl)disulphide
di-(2-cyanoethyl) disulfide
Propionitrile,dithiodi
MFCD01695421
USAF HA-6
Dithiodipropionitrile

 3,3′-Dithiobis(propionitrile) | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the melting point of 3-(2-cyanoethyldisulfanyl)propanenitrile?
A: Melting point of 3-(2-cyanoethyldisulfanyl)propanenitrile is 48-51ºC(lit.).
Q: What is the CAS number of 3-(2-cyanoethyldisulfanyl)propanenitrile?
A: CAS number of 3-(2-cyanoethyldisulfanyl)propanenitrile is 42841-31-6.
Q: What is the molecular weight of 3-(2-cyanoethyldisulfanyl)propanenitrile?
A: Molecular weight of 3-(2-cyanoethyldisulfanyl)propanenitrile is 172.27100.
Q: What is the English name of 3-(2-cyanoethyldisulfanyl)propanenitrile?
A: The English name of 3-(2-cyanoethyldisulfanyl)propanenitrile is 3-(2-cyanoethyldisulfanyl)propanenitrile.
Q: What is the LogP of 3-(2-cyanoethyldisulfanyl)propanenitrile?
A: LogP of 3-(2-cyanoethyldisulfanyl)propanenitrile is 2.19516.
Q: What English synonyms does 3-(2-cyanoethyldisulfanyl)propanenitrile have?
A: English synonyms of 3-(2-cyanoethyldisulfanyl)propanenitrile: 3,3`-Dithiobis(propionitrile), bis(2-cyanoethyl)disulfide, Di-(2-cyanoethyl)disulphide, di-(2-cyanoethyl) disulfide, Propionitrile,dithiodi, MFCD01695421, USAF HA-6, Dithiodipropionitrile.
Q: What is the molecular formula of 3-(2-cyanoethyldisulfanyl)propanenitrile?
A: Molecular formula of 3-(2-cyanoethyldisulfanyl)propanenitrile is C6H8N2S2.
Q: What are the upstream materials of 3-(2-cyanoethyldisulfanyl)propanenitrile?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of 3-(2-cyanoethyldisulfanyl)propanenitrile: 6634-40-8;107-13-1;2417-90-5;1001-58-7.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 3-(2-cyanoethyldisulfanyl)propanenitrile?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 3-(2-cyanoethyldisulfanyl)propanenitrile is 98.18000.
Q: What is the boiling point of 3-(2-cyanoethyldisulfanyl)propanenitrile?
A: Boiling point of 3-(2-cyanoethyldisulfanyl)propanenitrile is 361.8ºC at 760mmHg.

 3,3′-Dithiobis(propionitrile)factory

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Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
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