Thianthrene
Agent Name
Thianthrene
CAS Number
92-85-3
Formula
C12-H8-S2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
9,10-Dithiaanthracene; Thiaanthrene; Thianthren; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Sulfur Compounds
Description
Beige crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"In its electron deficient state, effects formation of high-energy phosphate bonds in process of oxidative phosphorylation." [ChemIDplus] "Thianthrene is a sulfur-containing heterocyclic chemical compound. It is a derivative of the parent heterocycle called dithiin. It is notable for its ease of oxidation." [Wikipedia]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.1E-05 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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