Chemistry:Tetrasulfane

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Tetrasulfane (S4H2) is an inorganic chemical compound featuring a disulfide and two thiol groups.

Production

Similar to other polysulfanes, it can be made by neutralizing the given polysulfane salt with an acid, such as HCl or H2SO4. Example given with HCl and Na2S4:[1]

Na2S4 + 2 HCl → 2 NaCl + H2S4

Physical properties

Same as other polysulfanes, tetrasulfane it is a yellowish, oily liquid. Its density is around 1.5 g/cm3 (±0.1 g/cm3).[2]

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