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Names | |||
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IUPAC name 1,2-Dithiolane | |||
Identifiers | |||
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3D model (JSmol) | |||
102454 | |||
ChEBI | |||
ChemSpider | |||
1029938 | |||
UNII | |||
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Properties | |||
C3H6S2 | |||
Molar mass | 106.20 g·mol−1 | ||
Related compounds | |||
Related compounds | Ethane-1,2-dithiol | ||
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in theirstandard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). |
1,2-Dithiolane is anorganosulfur compound with the formulaS2(CH2)3. It is also classified as aheterocycle derived fromcyclopentane by replacing twomethylene bridges (-CH
2- units) with adisulfide group.1,3-Dithiolane is an isomer. The parent molecule is unimportant but substituted derivatives, especiallylipoic acid and its derivatives, are often essential for life. Several occur naturally.[1]
The parent 1,2-dithiolane is the disulfide derived from1,3-propanedithiol. It is however unstable with respect tooligomerization.[2] In general, 1,3-dithiols are superior reductants relative to monothiols.[3]
Many substituted 1,2-dithiolates are found in nature.[4] The most common islipoic acid, a chiral dithiolane, which features a pentanoic acid substituent. It is essential foraerobic metabolism in mammals.
Some 1,2-dithiolane are found in some foods, such asasparagusic acid in asparagus.[5] The 4-dimethylamino derivativenereistoxin was the inspiration forinsecticides that act by blocking thenicotinic acetylcholine receptor.[6]
Several alkyl-substituted 1,2-dithiolanes occur in the scent glands of skunks and related mammals. These include 3,3-dimethyl-, 3-propyl-, 3-ethyl-1,2-dithiolane, and others.[4]
Many 1,2-dithiolanes can be oxidized to their S-oxides, which are chiral.[4]