C6H5SSC6H5

C6H5SSC6H5, also known as diphenyl disulfide, is an organosulfur compound with the chemical formula C12H10S2. It consists of two phenyl rings (C6H5) connected by a disulfide bond (-S-S-). In its pure form, it is a colorless solid with a characteristic odor. It is a relatively stable compound under normal conditions.

Diphenyl disulfide is often encountered as a byproduct in various chemical reactions involving sulfur and aromatic compounds. It finds applications in organic synthesis as a reagent for introducing sulfur atoms into molecules and as a source of phenylthio radicals. It is used in the production of polymers and pharmaceuticals, and as an additive in lubricants and rubber. Its solubility is generally low in water but good in many organic solvents like ethanol and diethyl ether. The compound can be synthesized through the oxidation of thiophenol. Due to the presence of the disulfide bond, it can undergo reduction to form thiophenol. Its reactivity is primarily associated with the cleavage and formation of this S-S bond.