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Usage

Uses

Used in Lubricants:
[2-(dodecylsulfanyl)ethyl]benzene is used as an additive in the lubricant industry to enhance the performance and efficiency of lubricants. Its chemical structure allows it to improve the lubricating properties and reduce friction between moving parts, leading to better machinery operation and reduced wear.
Used in Solvents:
In the solvent industry, [2-(dodecylsulfanyl)ethyl]benzene is utilized as a component in the formulation of various solvents. Its aromatic nature and the presence of the 2-(dodecylsulfanyl)ethyl group make it suitable for dissolving a wide range of substances, making it a valuable addition to the solvent formulations.
Used in Plasticizers:
[2-(dodecylsulfanyl)ethyl]benzene is also employed in the production of plasticizers, which are additives used to increase the flexibility and workability of plastics. Its chemical properties enable it to improve the plasticity and processability of various polymers, resulting in better end products with enhanced properties.
Used in Specialty Chemicals:
[2-(dodecylsulfanyl)ethyl]benzene serves as a component in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, which are high-value chemicals used in various applications, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science. Its unique structure and properties make it a valuable building block for the development of novel specialty chemicals.
Used in Pharmaceutical Drug Synthesis:
In the pharmaceutical industry, [2-(dodecylsulfanyl)ethyl]benzene is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various drugs. Its aromatic and sulfur-containing structure can be further modified and functionalized to create active pharmaceutical ingredients with specific therapeutic properties.
Used in Environmental and Biological Impact Studies:
[2-(dodecylsulfanyl)ethyl]benzene has been studied for its potential as an endocrine disruptor, which can have significant biological and environmental impacts. Understanding its effects on ecosystems and human health is crucial for developing appropriate handling, use, and disposal protocols to minimize its potential negative impact.

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Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Regioselectivity of Radical Addition of Thiols to 1-Alkenes

The addition of dodecanethiol (1) to 1-alkenes H2C=CHR that have substituents R = Hex, (CH2)8COOMe, Ph, Bn, cHex, CH2cHex, tBu (2a–2g) with different steric effects was studied. Some few percent of branched Mark

Efficient visible light initiated hydrothiolations of alkenes/alkynes over Ir2S3/ZnIn2S4: Role of Ir2S3

The hydrothiolations of alkynes/alkenes with thiols is an atom-economic and thus attractive method for the constructions of C-S bonds. Here Ir2S3/ZnIn2S4 nanocomposites with varied Ir2S3 loadings were obtained by one-pot solvothermal method from ZnCl2, InCl3 and thioacetamide with IrCl3. The loading of Ir2S3 on the surface of ZnIn2S4 promoted the hydrothiolations of alkenes and alkynes, with an optimum performance observed over 0.5 molpercent Ir2S3/ZnIn2S4 nanocomposite. Based on the studies on the performance of several other cocatalysts (MoS2, NiS and Pd) loaded ZnIn2S4 and the EIS analyses, it was proposed that the superior performance over Ir2S3/ZnIn2S4 nanocomposite can be ascribed to an improved efficiency on the photogeneration of the thiyl radicals by loading Ir2S3 as well as its inactivity for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution, a side reaction in the light initiated hydrothiolation reaction over ZnIn2S4. This study not only demonstrates an efficient and green strategy to synthesize thiolated products under visible light based on semiconductor photocatalysis, but also provides some guidances for the design and development of photocatalytic systems for light induced organic syntheses.

Visible light initiated hydrothiolation of alkenes and alkynes over ZnIn2S4

The construction of C-S bonds is very important. The hydrothiolation of alkenes or alkynes with thiols represents an attractive and atom economical approach for the formation of C-S bonds. In this manuscript, flowerlike microspheres of ZnIn2S4 consisting of interweaving nanoflakes were prepared by a solvothermal method and were applied for the first time in the visible light initiated hydrothiolation of alkenes and alkynes. The reactions between a broad range of thiols and alkynes or alkenes over irradiated ZnIn2S4 afford the corresponding hydrothiolated products in moderate to excellent yields. The mechanism proposed based on the ESR results suggests that the holes generated over irradiated ZnIn2S4 are reductively quenched by the thiols to generate thiyl radicals, which are added to the alkynes/alkenes to generate alkene/alkyl radicals for the propagation of thiol-ene/thiol-yne coupling reactions. The use of solar light and a semiconductor-based photocatalyst to realize the thiol-ene and thiol-yne coupling reactions in a green solvent (methanol), with only stoichiometric thiols required and applicable to a broad substrate scope, makes this reaction protocol a green, sustainable and cost-effective strategy for the synthesis of thiolated products. This study also highlights the great potential of semiconductor-based photocatalysis for advanced organic syntheses.