Tetrasulfane (S ₄ H ₂) is an inorganic chemical compound featuring a disulfide and two thiol groups.

Contents

• Production
• Physical properties
• References

Production

Similar to other polysulfanes, it can be made by neutralizing the given polysulfane salt with an acid, like HCl or H₂SO₄. Example given with HCl and Na ₂ S ₄:

Na₂S₄ + 2HCl → 2NaCl + H₂S₄ ^[1]

Physical properties

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

References