| Name | octane-1,8-dithiol |
| Synonyms | FEMA 3514 BRN 1735431 FEMA No. 3514 NANOTHINKS THIO8 1,8-OCTANEDITHIOL 1,8-Octanedithiol octane-1,8-dithiol OCTANE-1,8-DITHIOL Octane-1,8-dithiol NANOTHINKS(R) THIO8 1,8-DIMERCAPTOOCTANE 1,8-Dimercaptooctane 1,8-Octamethylenedithiol OCTAMETHYLENE DIMERCAPTAN Octamethylene dimercaptan 4-01-00-02592 (Beilstein Handbook Reference) |
| CAS | 1191-62-4 |
| EINECS | 214-738-8 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C8H18S2/c9-7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8-10/h9-10H,1-8H2 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H18S2 |
| Molar Mass | 178.36 |
| Density | 0.97 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | 1°C(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 269-270 °C (lit.) |
| Flash Point | >230°F |
| JECFA Number | 541 |
| Vapor Presure | 0.012mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Color | Colorless to pale yellow |
| BRN | 1735431 |
| pKa | 10.19±0.10(Predicted) |
| Stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. |
| Sensitive | Air Sensitive |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.505(lit.) |
| Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful![]() |
| Risk Codes | R22 - Harmful if swallowed R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. |
| Safety Description | S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
| UN IDs | UN 1170 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | RG9610000 |
| HS Code | 29309090 |
| FEMA | 3514 | 1,8-OCTANEDITHIOL |
| usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): baked goods, meat products, 0.2 (total dithiol dosage should not exceed 1.0). |