Description

Hexathiepane is a specialized organosulfur compound with the CAS registry number 17233-71-5. This chemical is valued for its unique cyclic structure containing multiple sulfur atoms, which imparts specific reactivity and properties useful in advanced material synthesis and chemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and industrial chemists working in the fields of polymer science, ligand synthesis, and as a potential precursor for novel electronic materials.

Application

• As a key monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of sulfur-rich polymers and advanced materials.
• Utilized in chemical research as a building block for novel heterocyclic compounds and ligands in coordination chemistry.
• Potential application as an additive or modifier in specialty rubber and elastomer formulations to alter properties.
• Investigational use in the development of cathode materials for next-generation lithium-sulfur batteries.
• Serves as a reagent in organic synthesis for introducing sulfur-containing functional groups.
• Used in academic and industrial R&D for studying the chemistry of polysulfides and cyclic sulfur compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexathiepane
CAS No.	17233-71-5
Molecular Formula	C2H4S6
Molecular Weight	220.40 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexathiepane; 2,3,4,5,6,7-Hexathiepane; 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexathiacycloheptane; Cyclic Hexasulfide; Hexathiocane; Perhydro-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexathiepin
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hexathiepane is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification by spectroscopic methods and purity assay. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air and moisture; therefore, containers should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.