Title: Oxidimethiin
CAS Registry Number: 55290-64-7
CAS Name: 2,3-Dihydro-5,6-dimethyl-1,4-dithiin 1,1,4,4-tetraoxide
Additional Names: tetrathiin
Manufacturers' Codes: UBI-N252
Trademarks: Harvade (Uniroyal)
Molecular Formula: C6H10O4S2
Molecular Weight: 210.27
Percent Composition: C 34.27%, H 4.79%, O 30.44%, S 30.50%
Literature References: Prepn: A. D. Brewer et al., FR 2228429 corresp to US 3920438 (1974, 1975 to Uniroyal). Activity: R. W. Neidermyer et al., Proc. 12th Br. Weed Control Conf. 3, 959 (1974). Crystal structure: S. K. Arora et al., Acta Crystallogr. B34, 2918 (1978).
Properties: Long white needles from water, mp 166-168°.
Melting point: mp 166-168°
Use: Plant growth regulator. |