| Agent Name | 1,2-Ethanedithiol |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 540-63-6 |
| Formula | C2-H6-S2 |
| Major Category | Other Classes |
| Synonyms | 1,2-Dimercaptoethane; 1,2-Dithiol ethane; 1,2-Ethanethiol; Dithioethyleneglycol; Dithioglycol; Ethyl hydropersulfide; Ethylene dimercaptan; Ethylene dithioglycol; Ethylene glycol, dithio-; Ethylene mercaptan; Ethylenedimercaptan; Ethylenedithiol; S-Ethylene dimercaptan; s-Ethylene dimercaptan; [ChemIDplus] UN1228 |
| Category | Thiols |
| Description | Colorless liquid with an unpleasant repulsive odor; [CHEMINFO] |
| Sources/Uses | Used as a metal-complexing agent; [Hawley] |
| Comments | "Vapors of ethanedithiol may cause severe headache and nausea." [Merck Index] An eye, nose, and throat irritant; Inhalation can cause CNS depression; [CHEMINFO] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "THIOLS." |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| Vapor Pressure | 5.61 mm Hg |
| Odor Threshold Low | 0.03 ppm |
| Odor Threshold High | 5.6 ppm |
| Lethal Concentration | LC50 (rat) = 1,170mg/m3/4h |
| Explanatory Notes | Odor threshold (low = very faint, high = easily noticable) from CHEMINFO; The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Mercaptans, liquid, flammable, toxic, n.o.s." |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Other Poison | Chemical Asphyxiant |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Other Information | No other related information on this agent was found. |
Agent Name
1,2-Ethanedithiol
CAS Number
540-63-6
Formula
C2-H6-S2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2-Dimercaptoethane; 1,2-Dithiol ethane; 1,2-Ethanethiol; Dithioethyleneglycol; Dithioglycol; Ethyl hydropersulfide; Ethylene dimercaptan; Ethylene dithioglycol; Ethylene glycol, dithio-; Ethylene mercaptan; Ethylenedimercaptan; Ethylenedithiol; S-Ethylene dimercaptan; s-Ethylene dimercaptan; [ChemIDplus] UN1228
Category
Thiols
Description
Colorless liquid with an unpleasant repulsive odor; [CHEMINFO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a metal-complexing agent; [Hawley]
Comments
"Vapors of ethanedithiol may cause severe headache and nausea." [Merck Index] An eye, nose, and throat irritant; Inhalation can cause CNS depression; [CHEMINFO] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "THIOLS."
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
5.61 mm Hg
Odor Threshold Low
0.03 ppm
Odor Threshold High
5.6 ppm
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 1,170mg/m3/4h
Explanatory Notes
Odor threshold (low = very faint, high = easily noticable) from CHEMINFO; The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Mercaptans, liquid, flammable, toxic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap
Other Information
No other related information on this agent was found.