1,8-Octanedithiol
ALDRICH/W351407 - ≥97%, FG
Synonym: 1,8-Dimercaptooctane
CAS Number: 1191-62-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H18S2
Molecular Weight: 178.36
EC Number: 214-738-8
MDL Number: MFCD00003574
Linear Formula: HS(CH2)8SH
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥97% |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 269-270 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.97 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C8H18S2/c9-7-5-3-1-2-4 |
InChI key | PGTWZHXOSWQKCY-UHFFFAOYSA |
organoleptic | meaty; sulfurous |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012 |
SMILES string | SCCCCCCCCS |
General description: | 1,8-Octanedithiol is a volatile sulfur-containing flavoring agent with a meaty, sulfurous odor. |
Packaging: | 25, 100 g in glass bottle |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H302 |
Hazard Codes | Xn |
Risk Statements | 22 |
Safety Statements | 36 |
RIDADR | UN 3334 |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | 235.4 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 113 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥97% |
bp | 269-270 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.97 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 3514 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |