1,4-Benzenedithiol is used in single molecule junctions in electronic devices. It is also used to treat silver nano particles and in the preparation of gold electrodes. It finds an application in nanomaterial synthesis and in self-assembled monolayer.
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Applications1,4-Benzenedithiol is used in single molecule junctions in electronic devices. It is also used to treat silver nano particles and in the preparation of gold electrodes. It finds an application in nanomaterial synthesis and in self-assembled monolayer.
SolubilitySoluble in water.
NotesHygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.