dipropyl tetrasulfide
tetrasulfane, 1,4-dipropyl-
Identification
| Name | dipropyl tetrasulfide |
| IUPAC | 1-(propyltetrasulfanyl)propane |
| CAS Number | 52687-98-6 |
| EINECS | 258-103-3 |
| FDA UNII | R5ZTZ4GX48 |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H14 S4 |
| Molecular Weight | 214.43758000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J295.769H |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 204.00 to 205.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.002000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 281.00 °F. TCC ( 138.10 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 4.528 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for dipropyl tetrasulfide usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for dipropyl tetrasulfide flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
dipropyltetrasulfane
1-(
propyltetrasulfanyl)propane
tetrasulfane, 1,4-dipropyl-
PubMed:
The role of diallyl sulfides and dipropyl sulfides in the in vitro antimicrobial activity of the essential oil of garlic, Allium sativum L., and leek, Allium porrum L.
PubMed:
Antiproliferative effect of natural tetrasulfides in human breast cancer cells is mediated through the inhibition of the cell division cycle 25 phosphatases.