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TETRATHIAFULVALENE

Synonym(s):Δ2,2′-Bi-1,3-dithiole;TTF

  • CAS NO.:31366-25-3
  • Empirical Formula: C6H4S4
  • Molecular Weight: 204.34
  • MDL number: MFCD00005492
  • EINECS: 250-593-7
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2023-05-04 17:34:37
TETRATHIAFULVALENE Structural

What is TETRATHIAFULVALENE?

Chemical properties

ORANGE TO BROWNISH CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER

The Uses of TETRATHIAFULVALENE

Tetrathiafulvalene, holds wide application in HPLC, NMR. This heterocyclic compound contributed to the development of molecular electronics. They are used as a organic super conductors.

The Uses of TETRATHIAFULVALENE

Electron donor for supramolecular synthesis,1 charge-transfer complex synthesis2 with 7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane (cat. no. 157635), and for electron transfer to diazonium salts.3

The Uses of TETRATHIAFULVALENE

Molecular sensors; radical catalyst.

Definition

ChEBI: Tetrathiafulvalene is a member of the class of fulvalenes that is ethene substituted by 1,3-dithiol-2-ylidene groups at positions 1 and 2. It is an organosulfur heterocyclic compound and a member of fulvalenes.

General Description

Tetrathiafulvalene (TTF) is an electron-donor which consists of oligomers, dendrimers and polymers which can be used in the formation of redox macromolecules.

Purification Methods

Recrystallise it from cyclohexane/hexane under an argon atmosphere [Kauzlarich et al. J Am Chem Soc 109 4561 1987]. [Beilstein 19/11 V 380.]

Properties of TETRATHIAFULVALENE

Melting point: 116-119 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 90℃ (1 Torr)
Density  1.448 (estimate)
refractive index  1.6000 (estimate)
storage temp.  2-8°C
form  Crystals or Crystalline Powder
color  Orange to brownish
Water Solubility  It is insoluble in water. Soluble in organic solvents.
Sensitive  Air & Light Sensitive
λmax 369nm(CHCl3)(lit.)
Merck  14,9242
BRN  1617956
CAS DataBase Reference 31366-25-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System 1,3-Dithiole, 2-(1,3-dithiol-2-ylidene)- (31366-25-3)

Safety information for TETRATHIAFULVALENE

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H317:Sensitisation, Skin
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P321:Specific treatment (see … on this label).
P333+P313:IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Computed Descriptors for TETRATHIAFULVALENE

InChIKey FHCPAXDKURNIOZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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