2,2'-DITHIODIETHANOL

Synonym(s):2,2′-Dithiodiethanol;Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) disulfide

clear yellow viscous liquid after melting

Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) disulfide is used as an intermediate in chemical research.

ChEBI: 2,2'-dithiodiethanol is an organic disulfide.

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 80, p. 838, 1958 DOI: 10.1021/ja01537a022
Synthesis, p. 50, 1978

Poison by intraperitoneal route. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of SOx,.

Melting point:	25-27 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	158-163 °C/3.5 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.261 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure	0.001Pa at 20℃
refractive index	n20/D 1.57(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form	liquid
pka	14.02±0.10(Predicted)
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
Water Solubility	Soluble in water, ethanol, acetone, and ether.
λmax	247nm(H2O)(lit.)
BRN	1735851
CAS DataBase Reference	1892-29-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Ethanol, 2,2'-dithiobis- (1892-29-1)

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06
GHS Hazard Statements	H301:Acute toxicity,oral H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P310:IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.