C4H10S2

C4H10S2 is the molecular formula for several isomers of dithioalkanes. These compounds contain a chain of four carbon atoms with two sulfur atoms attached. The specific arrangement of these atoms determines the exact isomer and its properties. Commonly, the sulfur atoms can be positioned adjacent to each other, forming a disulfide linkage, or separated by one or more carbon atoms.

One significant isomer is butane-1,4-dithiol, where the two sulfur atoms are at the ends of the four-carbon chain. Another possibility is butane-2,3-dithiol, with the sulfur atoms on the second and third carbon atoms. Other isomers exist with the sulfur atoms in different positions along the carbon chain.

These compounds are generally characterized by the presence of thiol (-SH) groups or disulfide (-S-S-) linkages. Depending on the specific isomer, they can exhibit varying degrees of volatility and solubility. Dithioalkanes can participate in various chemical reactions, including oxidation and reduction, owing to the reactivity of the sulfur atoms. Their applications can be found in specialized areas of organic synthesis and materials science, though they are not as widely encountered as some other organic molecules.