TRANS-4,5-DIHYDROXY-1,2-DITHIANE Chemical Properties

Melting point:

130-132 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

284.9±40.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.531±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

2-8°C

pka

13.28±0.40(Predicted)

Safety Information

Safety Statements 

22-24/25

WGK Germany 

3

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TRANS-4,5-DIHYDROXY-1,2-DITHIANE Usage And Synthesis

Uses

trans-4,5-Dihydroxy-1,2-dithiane is used in preparation of 1,2-Dithiolane compounds useful in neuroprotection, autoimmune and cancer diseases and conditions.

Definition

ChEBI: (4S,5S)-1,2-dithiane-4,5-diol is a trans-1,2-dithiane-4,5-diol. It is an enantiomer of a (4R,5R)-1,2-dithiane-4,5-diol.

General Description

trans-4,5-Dihydroxy-1,2-dithiane (oxidized dtt) is an intramolecular disulfide form of dithiothreitol. It is a strong reducing agent with an ability to elicit a molecular stress response by activating the stress-responsive genes.

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