Description

1,2,4,5-Benzenetetrathiol (CAS No. 20133-21-5) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₆H₆S₄, also known as benzene-1,2,4,5-tetrathiol or 1,2,4,5-tetramercaptobenzene. This versatile sulfur-rich aromatic thiol is a valuable building block in organic synthesis, coordination chemistry, and materials science. The compound features four reactive thiol (-SH) groups arranged symmetrically on a benzene ring, enabling its use as a multidentate ligand for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, and nanoparticle stabilization. Its unique structure also makes it suitable for applications in conductive polymers, self-assembled monolayers (SAMs), and as a precursor for sulfur-containing heterocycles. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. Available in various quantities with detailed technical data, it is ideal for researchers exploring advanced materials, catalysis, and supramolecular chemistry.

Properties

• CAS Number: 20133-21-5
• Complexity: 90.3
• IUPAC Name: benzene-1,2,4,5-tetrathiol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H6S4/c7-3-1-4(8)6(10)2-5(3)9/h1-2,7-10H
• InChI Key: KVPDTCNNKWOGMZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 205.93523489
• Molecular Formula: C6H6S4
• Molecular Weight: 206.4
• SMILES: C1=C(C(=CC(=C1S)S)S)S
• Topological: 4
• Monoisotopic Mass: 205.93523489
• Synonyms: 1,2,4,5-Benzenetetrathiol, 20133-21-5, Benzene-1,2,4,5-tetrathiol, SCHEMBL332101, 1,2,4,5-tetramercaptobenzene, DTXSID20507945, KVPDTCNNKWOGMZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N, MFCD28358708, CS-0182992, G79354

Application

1,2,4,5-Benzenetetrathiol is widely used as a polydentate ligand in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers due to its four thiol groups. It serves as a key precursor for the development of conductive and redox-active materials, including organic semiconductors and sulfur-rich polymers. Researchers also utilize this compound in surface modification and nanoparticle stabilization, leveraging its strong metal-thiolate interactions.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P264+P265, P280, P305+P351+P338, and P337+P317

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)

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