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Tetrasulfane

Tetrasulfane (S<sub>4</sub>H<sub>2</sub>) 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 H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>. Example given with HCl and Na<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub>:

Na<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub> + 2 HCl → 2 NaCl + H<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub>

Physical properties

Same as other polysulfanes, tetrasulfane it is a yellowish, oily liquid. Its density is around 1.5 g/cm<sup>3</sup> (±0.1 g/cm<sup>3</sup>).

Related compounds

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