Description

4,5-Ethylenedithio-1,3-Dithiol-2-One is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound featuring a dithiolethione core, a structure of significant interest in advanced materials science. This compound serves as a critical precursor and building block in the synthesis of conductive polymers and organic electronic components. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic semiconductors, charge-transfer salts, and non-linear optical materials.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Synthesis: A key monomer for constructing donor-acceptor polymers and small molecules used in organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and photovoltaic cells.
• Conductive Material Development: Serves as a precursor for tetrathiafulvalene (TTF) derivatives, which are fundamental to organic metals and superconductors.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: Used in the research and development of materials for photonic applications due to its electron-rich, polarizable structure.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: An important building block in organic chemistry for creating complex sulfur-containing heterocycles with tailored electronic properties.
• Electrochemical Sensor Components: Employed in modifying electrode surfaces to enhance sensitivity and selectivity in sensor applications.
• Charge-Transfer Complexes: Used to form complexes with electron acceptors for studying electrical conductivity and magnetic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,5-Ethylenedithio-1,3-Dithiol-2-One
CAS No.	74962-29-1
Molecular Formula	C5H4OS4
Molecular Weight	208.34 g/mol
Synonyms	4,5-Ethylenedithio-1,3-dithiole-2-one; 1,3-Dithiole-2-one, 4,5-ethylenedithio-; EDTT; 4,5-Ethylenedithio-1,3-dithiol-2-one; 2H-1,3-Dithiolo[4,5-b][1,4]dithiin-2-one; 4,5-Ethylenedithio-1,3-dithiol-2-thione precursor
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,5-Ethylenedithio-1,3-Dithiol-2-One is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for demanding research and development applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, minimize exposure to light during handling and storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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