TETRATHIAFULVALENE
Synonym(s):Δ2,2′-Bi-1,3-dithiole;TTF
- CAS NO.：31366-25-3
- Empirical Formula: C6H4S4
- Molecular Weight: 204.34
- MDL number: MFCD00005492
- EINECS: 250-593-7
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 06:14:10
What is TETRATHIAFULVALENE?
Chemical properties
ORANGE TO BROWNISH CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER
The Uses of TETRATHIAFULVALENE
Electron donor for supramolecular synthesis,1 charge-transfer complex synthesis2 with 7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane (cat. no. 157635), and for electron transfer to diazonium salts.3
The Uses of TETRATHIAFULVALENE
Molecular sensors; radical catalyst.
The Uses of TETRATHIAFULVALENE
Tetrathiafulvalene, holds wide application in HPLC, NMR. This heterocyclic compound contributed to the development of molecular electronics. They are used as a organic super conductors.
Definition
ChEBI: Tetrathiafulvalene is a member of the class of fulvalenes that is ethene substituted by 1,3-dithiol-2-ylidene groups at positions 1 and 2. It is an organosulfur heterocyclic compound and a member of fulvalenes.
General Description
Tetrathiafulvalene (TTF) is an electron-donor which consists of oligomers, dendrimers and polymers which can be used in the formation of redox macromolecules.
Purification Methods
Recrystallise it from cyclohexane/hexane under an argon atmosphere [Kauzlarich et al. J Am Chem Soc 109 4561 1987]. [Beilstein 19/11 V 380.]
Properties of TETRATHIAFULVALENE
| Melting point: | 116-119 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 90℃ (1 Torr) |
| Density | 1.448 (estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.6000 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| form | Crystals or Crystalline Powder |
| color | Orange to brownish |
| Water Solubility | It is insoluble in water. Soluble in organic solvents. |
| Sensitive | Air & Light Sensitive |
| λmax | 369nm(CHCl3)(lit.) |
| Merck | 14,9242 |
| BRN | 1617956 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 31366-25-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 1,3-Dithiole, 2-(1,3-dithiol-2-ylidene)- (31366-25-3) |
Safety information for TETRATHIAFULVALENE
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H317:Sensitisation, Skin |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P321:Specific treatment (see … on this label). P333+P313:IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. |
Computed Descriptors for TETRATHIAFULVALENE
| InChIKey | FHCPAXDKURNIOZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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