aldrithiol

2,2'-dipyridyldisulfide

CAS: 2127-03-9 C10 H8 N2 S2 MW: 220.31776000

Identification

Namealdrithiol
CAS Number2127-03-9
EINECS218-343-1
FDA UNIIL6X912UPBU
Molecular FormulaC10 H8 N2 S2
Molecular Weight220.31776000
MDL NumberMFCD00006287
Nikkaji NumberJ39.097F
Beilstein154629

Regulatory

Physical Properties

Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Boiling Point 356.10 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est)
Flash Point 337.00 °F. TCC ( 169.20 °C. ) (est)
logP (o/w) 2.530 (est)
Soluble in water, 771.3 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)

No sensory data available

Safety Information

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Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryinformation only not used for fragrances or flavors
Recommendation for aldrithiol usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Recommendation for aldrithiol flavor usage levels up tonot for flavor use.

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Potential Uses

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Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

aldrithiol-2 di(2-pyridyl) disulfide 2- dipyridyl disulfide 2,2'- dipyridyl disulfide 2,2'- dipyridyldisulfide 2,2'- disulfanediyldipyridine 2,2'- dithiobispyridine 2,2'- dithiodipyridine 2-( pyridin-2-yldisulfanyl)pyridine 2- pyridin-2-yldisulfanylpyridine pyridine, 2,2'-dithiobis- (9CI) pyridine, 2,2'-dithiodi- (8CI) 2- pyridinyl disulfide bis(2- pyridinyl) disulfide bis(2- pyridyl) disulfide PubMed: Attenuation of pathogenic immune responses during infection with human and simian immunodeficiency virus (HIV/SIV) by the tetracycline derivative minocycline. PubMed: Modulation of HIV-1-induced activation of plasmacytoid dendritic cells by 6-desfluoroquinolones. PubMed: Third-generation breathing metal-organic framework with selective, stepwise, reversible, and hysteretic adsorption properties. 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