Premium flavor intermediate used as an essence formula for chicken, beef, and dish seasonings.
| Product Name | 1,6-Hexanedithiol |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | 1,6-Dimercaptohexane; 1,6-Hexandithiol; 1,6-Hexanedithiol; Hexane-1,6-dithiol; Hexamethylendimercaptan; Hexamethylene Dimercaptan; FEMA 3495; 1,6-Hexanedimercaptan |
| CAS Number | 1191-43-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H14S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 150.31 |
| EINECS | 214-735-1 |
| Product Categories | Sulfides flavors; Industrial/Fine Chemicals; Phenoles and thiophenoles; API intermediates; thiol Flavor; Halogenated Heterocycles |
The primary application of 1,6-hexanedimercaptan is as a dithiol crosslinker in the production of:
In materials science and surface chemistry, 1,6-hexanedimercaptan is widely employed in thiol-ene "click" reactions. These reactions are valued for their:
As a building block containing two reactive thiol groups, it is used for:
The terminal thiol groups exhibit strong affinity for gold and other noble metals, making this compound useful for:
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