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1,2-Benzenedithiol (CAS 17534-15-5)

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Alternate Names:
Benzene-1,2-dithiol
CAS Number:
17534-15-5
Purity:
96%
Molecular Weight:
142.24
Molecular Formula:
C6H6S2
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1,2-Benzenedithiol is an organosulfur compound that has attention in materials chemistry and nanotechnology. It is for its ability to form self-assembled monolayers on gold surfaces, a property that is utilized in the construction of nanoscale devices and sensors. The thiol groups present on the benzene ring can bind to metal surfaces, creating a stable interface that is for the development of molecular electronics. 1,2-Benzenedithiol also serves as a ligand in the synthesis of metal clusters and nanoparticles, where it acts to bridge between metal centers, influencing the electronic and optical properties of the resulting materials. 1,2-Benzenedithiol is a key precursor in the synthesis of conductive polymers and as a reagent for introducing sulfur into organic molecules, thereby enabling the study of new compounds with potential applications in photovoltaics and photonics.


1,2-Benzenedithiol (CAS 17534-15-5) References

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1,2-Benzenedithiol, 500 mg

sc-252411
500 mg
$113.00