1,5-Dithiacyclooctane (DTCO) is an
organosulfur compound
Organosulfur chemistry is the study of the properties and synthesis of organosulfur compounds, which are organic compounds that contain sulfur. They are often associated with foul odors, but many of the sweetest compounds known are organosulfur der ...
with the formula (CHCH)CHS). This cyclic di
thioether
In organic chemistry, a sulfide (British English sulphide) or thioether is an organosulfur functional group with the connectivity as shown on right. Like many other sulfur-containing compounds, Volatile organic compound, volatile sulfides have ...
is a colorless oil that is soluble in polar solvents. It forms a variety of
transition metal thioether complex
Transition metal thioether complexes comprise coordination complexes of thioether (R2S) ligands. The inventory is extensive.
Dimethylsulfide complexes
As the simplest thioether, dimethyl sulfide forms complexes that are illustrative of the class. ...
es.
DTO can be oxidized to the bicyclic dication.
DTCO was first prepared in 4% yield by di
alkylation Alkylation is a chemical reaction that entails transfer of an alkyl group. The alkyl group may be transferred as an alkyl carbocation, a free radical, a carbanion, or a carbene (or their equivalents). Alkylating agents are reagents for effecting al ...
of
1,3-propanedithiol
1,3-Propanedithiol is the chemical compound with the formula HSCH2CH2CH2SH. This dithiol is a useful reagent in organic synthesis. This liquid, which is readily available commercially, has an intense stench.
Reactions
1,3-Propanedithiol has be ...
with
1,3-dibromopropane.
References
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Thioethers
Chelating agents
Sulfur heterocycles
Heterocyclic compounds with 1 ring