
Catalog Number	AR00DBCI
Chemical Name	1,5-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL THIO)PENTANE
CAS Number	5400-84-0
Molecular Formula	C9H20O2S2
Molecular Weight	224.3839
MDL Number	MFCD08275619
SMILES	OCCSCCCCCSCCO

2-[5-(2-Hydroxyethylsulfanyl)pentylsulfanyl]ethanol, also known as $name$, serves as a versatile reagent in chemical synthesis due to its unique structure and properties. This compound is commonly employed as a bifunctional building block in organic chemistry reactions, offering multiple reactive sites for forming diverse chemical bonds. In synthetic applications, $name$ can act as a linker molecule, bridging different functional groups or substrates to create more complex structures. Additionally, its dual thiol and hydroxyl functionalities enable it to participate in various coupling reactions, such as esterification, etherification, and thiol-ene click chemistry, facilitating the synthesis of novel compounds with tailored properties. In complex molecule synthesis, $name$ can serve as a key intermediate for introducing sulfur-containing motifs or extending carbon chains, ultimately broadening the scope of chemical transformations achievable. The utilization of 2-[5-(2-Hydroxyethylsulfanyl)pentylsulfanyl]ethanol in chemical synthesis demonstrates its significance as a valuable building block for designing and accessing structurally diverse compounds with potential applications in pharmaceuticals, materials science, and other fields.