Tetramethylenedisulfotetramine
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Tetramethylenedisulfotetramine (TETS) is an organic compound used as a rodenticide (rat poison).[2] It is an odorless, tasteless white powder that is slightly soluble in water, DMSO and acetone, and insoluble in methanol and ethanol. It is a sulfamide derivative. It can be synthesized by reacting sulfamide with formaldehyde solution in acidified water.[3] When crystallized from acetone, it forms cubic crystals with a melting point of 255–260 °C.
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Preferred IUPAC name
2λ6,6λ6-Dithia-1,3,5,7-tetraazaadamantane-2,2,6,6-tetrone | |
Other names
Tetramine, TETS, DSTA, Dushuqiang, Four-two-four, 424, NSC 172824, Meishuming, Sanbudao | |
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Abbreviations | TETS, DSTA |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.231.255 |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA) |
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Properties | |
C4H8N4O4S2 | |
Molar mass | 240.26 g/mol |
Appearance | White powder |
Melting point | 255 to 260 °C (491 to 500 °F; 528 to 533 K) |
0.25 mg/mL | |
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Main hazards |
extremely toxic |
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LD50 (median dose) |
0.90 mg/kg (mice) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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