1,6-Hexanedithiol

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  • CAT Number: M047215
  • CAS Number: 1191-43-1
  • Molecular Formula: C6H14S2
  • Molecular Weight: 150.30
  • Purity: ≥95%
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1,6-Hexanedithiol(Cat No.:M047215) is an organic compound characterized by a six-carbon chain terminated at each end by a thiol group (-SH). Its molecular formula is C6H14S2. This bifunctional molecule is particularly notable for its ability to form strong bonds with metal surfaces, making it useful in the fabrication of nanoscale materials and devices. 1,6-Hexanedithiol serves as a versatile building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and polymers and is often used to create self-assembled monolayers on gold or silver surfaces for applications in molecular electronics and surface chemistry.


Catalog Number M047215
CAS Number 1191-43-1
Molecular Formula C6H14S2
Purity ≥95%
Storage -20°C
IUPAC Name hexane-1,6-dithiol
InChI InChI=1S/C6H14S2/c7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8/h7-8H,1-6H2
InChIKey SRZXCOWFGPICGA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C(CCCS)CCS

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