6704-15-0

Usage

Uses

Used in Chemical Synthesis:
1,1'-thiodipropan-2-ol is used as a solvent in the production of resins, dyes, and pharmaceuticals, facilitating the manufacturing process due to its solubility and reactivity with other compounds.
Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
1,1'-thiodipropan-2-ol is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other organic compounds, contributing to the development of new pharmaceuticals and enhancing the range of available medications.
Used in Disinfectants and Antiseptics:
Leveraging its antimicrobial properties, 1,1'-thiodipropan-2-ol is used in the formulation of disinfectants and antiseptics, playing a crucial role in maintaining hygiene and preventing the spread of infections.
However, due to its potential to cause irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract, as well as its hazardous nature if ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin, it is imperative to implement proper safety measures and use protective equipment when handling 1,1'-thiodipropan-2-ol.

Upstream product

• 22535-54-2 β,β'-dichlorodipropyl sulfide 
• 127-00-4 1-Chloro-2-propanol 
• 75-56-9 methyloxirane 
• 7783-06-4 hydrogen sulfide 
• 7732-18-5 water 

Downstream Products

• 22535-54-2 β,β'-dichlorodipropyl sulfide 
• 592-88-1 diallyl sulphide 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Simple and highly efficient catalyst- and waste-free ring opening of epoxides with Na2S in water

Water was found to be a highly efficient and green catalyst and solvent for ring-opening reaction of epoxides with Na2S at room temperature to give substituted bis(hydroxyethyl)thioethers in high yields.

Synthesis and extractive power of alkyl-substituted 1,4-dithiane derivatives

The reactions of β,β'-dichlorodialkyl sulfides and β,β'-dichlorodialkyl sulfones with Na2S and Na2S2 were studied, and the extraction power of the reaction products with respect to Au(III) and Pd(II) was examined.

Kinetic peculiarities of the reaction of liquefied hydrogen sulfide with propylene oxide

The kinetics of the liquid-phase reaction of hydrogen sulfide with propylene oxide was studied. In the presence of excess epoxide, the reaction occurred in two successive macrostages: (1) formation of 2-hydroxypropane-1-thiol and (2) formation of 1,1′-di(2-hydroxypropyl) sulfide. Both of the stages are autocatalytic. 2-Hydroxypropane-1-thiol was mainly formed in the presence of excess H2S. The overall third order of the reaction (the first with respect to each reagent and to 2-hydroxypropane-1-thiol) was found. A kinetic scheme was proposed, and the rate constants of particular stages were calculated. The influence of various catalysts (active carbon, ion-exchange resins, metal oxides, and others) was studied, and the relative efficiency of some of them was determined.