2-Hydroxyethyl disulfide
Agent Name
2-Hydroxyethyl disulfide
CAS Number
1892-29-1
Formula
C4-H10-O2-S2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,2'-Dithiobisethanol; 2,2'-Dithiodiethanol; 2-Hydroxyethane disulfide; 2-Hydroxyethanedisulfide; 2-Mercaptoethanol disulfide; 3,4-Dithia-1,6-hexanediol; beta-Hydroxyethyl disulfide; Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) disulfide; Diethanol disulfide; Dithiodiglycol; Dithiodiglycol (VAN); Hydroxyethyl disulfide; Ethanol, 2,2'-dithiobis-; Ethanol, 2,2'-dithiodi-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Sulfur Compounds
Description
Colorless viscous liquid with an unpleasant odor; Melting point approximately 25 deg C; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Reversible inactivator of aldehyde dehydrogenase." [ChemIDplus]
Comments
Causes somnolence and ataxia in oral lethal-dose studies of rats; [RTECS] A strong eye irritant that may cause serious eye injury; Toxic by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
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