DTCO

1,5-Dithiacyclooctane

1,5-Dithiacyclooctane

Chemical compound

1,5-Dithiacyclooctane (DTCO) is an organosulfur compound with the formula (CH2CH2)CH2S)2. This cyclic dithioether is a colorless oil that is soluble in polar solvents. It forms a variety of transition metal thioether complexes.

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DTO can be oxidized to the bicyclic dication.[1]

Structure of (DTCO)PdCl2.

DTCO was first prepared in 4% yield by dialkylation of 1,3-propanedithiol with 1,3-dibromopropane.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Musker, W. Kenneth (1992). "Coordination Chemistry of Bidentate Medium Ring Ligands (Mesocycles)". Coordination Chemistry Reviews. 117: 133–57. doi:10.1016/0010-8545(92)80022-J.
  2. [2]
    Meadow, J. R.; Reid, E. E. (1934). "Ring compounds and polymers from polymethylene dihalides and dimercaptans". J. Am. Chem. Soc. 56 (10): 2177–2180. doi:10.1021/ja01325a058.
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