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TETRATHIAFULVALENE structure

TETRATHIAFULVALENE

Electron donor for supramolecular synthesis,1 charge-transfer complex synthesis2 with 7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane (cat. no. 157635), and for electron transfer to diazonium salts.3 View more+
 
1. Names and Identifiers
1.1 Name
TETRATHIAFULVALENE
1.2 Synonyms
1,3-Dithiole, 2-(1,3-dithiol-2-ylidene)-; 1,4,5,8-Tetrathiafulvalene; 2-(1,3-Dithiol-2-ylidene)-1,3-dithiole; 2-(2H-1,3-Dithiol-2-ylidene)-2H-1,3-dithiole; NSC 222862; TTF; Δ2,2′-Bi-1,3-dithiole;
1.3 CAS No.
31366-25-3
1.4 CID
99451
1.5 EINECS
250-593-7
1.6 Molecular Formula
C6H4S4
1.7 Inchi
InChI=1S/C6H4S4/c1-2-8-5(7-1)6-9-3-4-10-6/h1-4H
1.8 InChkey
FHCPAXDKURNIOZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
1.9 Canonical Smiles
C1=CSC(=C2SC=CS2)S1
1.10 Isomers Smiles
C1=CSC(=C2SC=CS2)S1
2. Properties
2.1 Solubility
Insuluble (5.5E-3 g/L) (25 oC),
2.2 Λmax
369nm(CHCl3)(lit.)
2.3 Appearance
Orange to Brown powder to crystal
2.4 Storage
Air Sensitive. Light Sensitive. Ambient temperatures.
2.5 Chemical Properties
ORANGE TO BROWNISH CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER
2.6 Color/Form
Orange to brownish
2.7 Water Solubility
It is insoluble in water. Soluble in organic solvents.
2.8 StorageTemp
2-8°C
3. Use and Manufacturing
3.1 Description

Tetrathiafulvalene is a member of the class of fulvalenes that is ethene substituted by 1,3-dithiol-2-ylidene groups at positions 1 and 2. It is an organosulfur heterocyclic compound and a member of fulvalenes.

3.2 Purification Methods
Recrystallise it from cyclohexane/hexane under an argon atmosphere [Kauzlarich et al. J Am Chem Soc 109 4561 1987]. [Beilstein 19/11 V 380.] TETRATHIAFULVALENESupplier
3.3 Usage
Electron donor for supramolecular synthesis,1 charge-transfer complex synthesis2 with 7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane (cat. no. 157635), and for electron transfer to diazonium salts.3
4. Safety and Handling
4.1 Sensitive
Air & Light Sensitive
5. MSDS

2.Hazard identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified.

2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram(s)
Signal word

Warning

Hazard statement(s)

H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction

Precautionary statement(s)
Prevention

none

Response

none

Storage

none

Disposal

none

2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification

none

6. NMR Spectrum
13C NMR : in CDCl3  
1H NMR : parameter in CDCl3  
IR : KBr disc  
IR : nujol mull  
Mass  
Mass spectrum (electron ionization)  
7. Synthesis Route
31366-25-3Total: 25 Synthesis Route
 
255-55-0
255-55-0 1 Suppliers
 
31366-25-3
31366-25-3 26 Suppliers
 
930-35-8
930-35-8 16 Suppliers
 
31366-25-3
31366-25-3 26 Suppliers
8. Precursor and Product
precursor:
product:
9. Computed Properties
10.Other Information
Usage
Tetrathiafulvalene, holds wide application in HPLC, NMR. This heterocyclic compound contributed to the development of molecular electronics. They are used as a organic super conductors.
Mesh Entry Terms
1,4,5,8-tetrathiafulvalene
Manufacturing Info
1,3-Dithiole, 2-(1,3-dithiol-2-ylidene)-: ACTIVE
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12. Related Questions
What is TETRATHIAFULVALENE and its Significance in Organic Chemistry?TETRATHIAFULVALENE (TTF), abbreviated as TTF, is an organic sulfur compound formed by the substitution of sulfur atoms at the 2,2'-positions of fulvalene. Its chemical formula is (H2C2S2C)2. Discovery..
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