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1,4-Dithiapentalene (1,4-Thiophthene)

Cat No.:V68644 Purity: ≥98%
1,4-Dithiapentalene is a biochemical compound that may be utilized as a biomaterial or organic/chemical reagent in biomedical research.
1,4-Dithiapentalene (1,4-Thiophthene)
1,4-Dithiapentalene (1,4-Thiophthene) Chemical Structure CAS No.: 251-41-2
Product category: Biochemical Assay Reagents
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Product Description
1,4-Dithiapentalene is a biochemical compound that may be utilized as a biomaterial or organic/chemical reagent in biomedical research.
1,4-Dithiapentalene (CAS 251-41-2), also known as 1,4-thiophthene or thieno[3,2-b]thiophene, is a fused bicyclic sulfur-containing heterocycle with the molecular formula C6H4S2 and a molecular weight of 140.226 g/mol. This compound is used as an organic synthesis intermediate and pharmaceutical intermediate in laboratory research and chemical production. It is used in the preparation of polymers that function as semiconductors. The compound serves as a biochemical reagent for life science research and as a sulfonylation reagent for organic synthesis and drug discovery.
Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
1,4-Dithiapentalene does not have a specific biological target. It is a chemical intermediate used in organic synthesis and materials science. The compound is used to prepare semiconducting polymers for electronic applications. In drug discovery, it serves as a building block for synthesizing bioactive molecules. The compound itself is not pharmacologically active.
ln Vitro
1,4-Dithiapentalene is a chemical reagent and does not possess intrinsic in vitro biological activity. Its value lies in its utility for synthesizing semiconducting polymers and as an intermediate for pharmaceutical research. The compound is used to prepare materials with electronic properties and may be incorporated into drug discovery scaffolds. It is not directly assayed for biological effects.
ln Vivo
This compound is not a pharmacologically active agent and does not have intrinsic in vivo activity. Its applications in vivo are limited to its use as a synthetic intermediate for producing drug candidates that are subsequently evaluated in animal models. The compound is not administered to animals as a test compound.
Enzyme Assay
1,4-Dithiapentalene is not typically used in cell-free enzyme/receptor binding assays. Its role in drug discovery is as a synthetic building block. For compounds synthesized using this reagent, typical binding assays may be performed. These involve incubating the test compound with purified enzymes or receptors in buffered solutions, with binding affinity measured by SPR, ITC, or fluorescence-based methods.
Cell Assay
Cell-based assays are not directly performed on 1,4-dithiapentalene due to its lack of biological activity. However, drug candidates synthesized from this intermediate may be tested in cellular systems. Typical studies involve culturing cells in appropriate media, treating with the synthesized compound, and assessing cell viability, proliferation, and other endpoints over 24–72 hours.
Animal Protocol
In vivo animal studies are not conducted with 1,4-dithiapentalene itself, as it is a chemical reagent. Drug candidates synthesized from this intermediate may be evaluated in animal models for efficacy, pharmacokinetics, and toxicity. Typical studies involve oral or intravenous administration to rodents, with monitoring of plasma drug levels, tissue distribution, and disease-relevant endpoints. All studies follow institutional animal care guidelines.
ADME/Pharmacokinetics
1,4-Dithiapentalene is a synthetic chemical reagent and is not subject to pharmacokinetic evaluation as a drug. Its physicochemical properties include a molecular weight of 140.226 g/mol and a molecular formula of C6H4S2. The compound is stable under normal storage conditions and is available in high purity (≥99.99%). It is soluble in organic solvents and is used in materials science for electronic applications.
Toxicity/Toxicokinetics
The toxicological profile of 1,4-dithiapentalene has not been extensively characterized. As a sulfur-containing heterocycle, it may cause skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation. Standard laboratory safety precautions should be observed, including the use of personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles, lab coat) and adequate ventilation. Ingestion or inhalation should be avoided.
Additional Infomation
1,4-Dithiapentalene is not a drug but a valuable chemical intermediate and building block for organic synthesis and materials science. It is used in the preparation of polymers that function as semiconductors for electronic applications. The compound also serves as a pharmaceutical intermediate for laboratory research and chemical production. It is used as a biochemical reagent for life science research and as a sulfonylation reagent for organic synthesis and drug discovery. It is not approved for clinical use.
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C6H4S2
Molecular Weight
140.23
Exact Mass
139.975
CAS #
251-41-2
Related CAS #
94479-77-3
PubChem CID
136063
Appearance
Light yellow to brown solid powder
Density
1.4±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point
223.4±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
56ºC
Flash Point
63.1±6.0 °C
Vapour Pressure
0.1±0.4 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction
1.729
LogP
5.31
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
2
Rotatable Bond Count
0
Heavy Atom Count
8
Complexity
80.5
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
SMILES
S1C([H])=C([H])C2=C1C([H])=C([H])S2
InChi Key
VJYJJHQEVLEOFL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C6H4S2/c1-3-7-6-2-4-8-5(1)6/h1-4H
Chemical Name
thieno[3,2-b]thiophene
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Shipping Condition
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
DMSO: 100 mg/mL (713.11 mM)
Solubility (In Vivo)
Note: Listed below are some common formulations that may be used to formulate products with low water solubility (e.g. < 1 mg/mL), you may test these formulations using a minute amount of products to avoid loss of samples.

Injection Formulations
(e.g. IP/IV/IM/SC)
Injection Formulation 1: DMSO : Tween 80: Saline = 10 : 5 : 85 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO stock solution 50 μL Tween 80 850 μL Saline)
*Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH ₂ O to obtain a clear solution.
Injection Formulation 2: DMSO : PEG300Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO 400 μLPEG300 50 μL Tween 80 450 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 3: DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO 900 μL Corn oil)
Example: Take the Injection Formulation 3 (DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90) as an example, if 1 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can take 100 μL 25 mg/mL DMSO stock solution and add to 900 μL corn oil, mix well to obtain a clear or suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals).
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Injection Formulation 4: DMSO : 20% SBE-β-CD in saline = 10 : 90 [i.e. 100 μL DMSO 900 μL (20% SBE-β-CD in saline)]
*Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C,1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution.
Injection Formulation 5: 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin : Saline = 50 : 50 (i.e. 500 μL 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin 500 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 6: DMSO : PEG300 : castor oil : Saline = 5 : 10 : 20 : 65 (i.e. 50 μL DMSO 100 μLPEG300 200 μL castor oil 650 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 7: Ethanol : Cremophor : Saline = 10: 10 : 80 (i.e. 100 μL Ethanol 100 μL Cremophor 800 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 8: Dissolve in Cremophor/Ethanol (50 : 50), then diluted by Saline
Injection Formulation 9: EtOH : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH 900 μL Corn oil)
Injection Formulation 10: EtOH : PEG300Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH 400 μLPEG300 50 μL Tween 80 450 μL Saline)


Oral Formulations
Oral Formulation 1: Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na (carboxymethylcellulose sodium)
Oral Formulation 2: Suspend in 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Example: Take the Oral Formulation 1 (Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na) as an example, if 100 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can first prepare 0.5% CMC Na solution by measuring 0.5 g CMC Na and dissolve it in 100 mL ddH2O to obtain a clear solution; then add 250 mg of the product to 100 mL 0.5% CMC Na solution, to make the suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals).
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Oral Formulation 3: Dissolved in PEG400
Oral Formulation 4: Suspend in 0.2% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Oral Formulation 5: Dissolve in 0.25% Tween 80 and 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Oral Formulation 6: Mixing with food powders


Note: Please be aware that the above formulations are for reference only. InvivoChem strongly recommends customers to read literature methods/protocols carefully before determining which formulation you should use for in vivo studies, as different compounds have different solubility properties and have to be formulated differently.

 (Please use freshly prepared in vivo formulations for optimal results.)
Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 7.1311 mL 35.6557 mL 71.3114 mL
5 mM 1.4262 mL 7.1311 mL 14.2623 mL
10 mM 0.7131 mL 3.5656 mL 7.1311 mL

*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.

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Working concentration mg/mL;

Method for preparing DMSO stock solution mg drug pre-dissolved in μL DMSO (stock solution concentration mg/mL). Please contact us first if the concentration exceeds the DMSO solubility of the batch of drug.

Method for preparing in vivo formulation:Take μL DMSO stock solution, next add μL PEG300, mix and clarify, next addμL Tween 80, mix and clarify, next add μL ddH2O,mix and clarify.

(1) Please be sure that the solution is clear before the addition of next solvent. Dissolution methods like vortex, ultrasound or warming and heat may be used to aid dissolving.
             (2) Be sure to add the solvent(s) in order.

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