Pentachlorobenzenethiol is a chemical compound from the group of thiols and organochlorine compounds. The chemical formula is C6HCl5S.
Synthesis
Pentachlorobenzenethiol can be obtained from hexachlorobenzene. ==Properties==
Properties
Pentachlorobenzenethiol is a combustible gray solid with an unpleasant odor, practically insoluble in water. It has a monoclinic crystal structure. The compound is not well-biodegradable and presumably bioaccumulable and toxic for aquatic organisms. Pentachlorobenzenethiol is itself a metabolite of hexachlorobenzene and is found in the urine and the excretions of animals receiving hexachlorobenzene. Pentachlorobenzenethiol has a high potential for long-range transport via air as it is very slowly degraded in atmosphere. ==Applications==
Applications
Pentachlorobenzenethiol is used in the rubber industry. The compound is added to rubber (both natural and synthetic) to facilitate processing (mastication). ==References==