Trithioacetone

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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1. What is the chemical formula?C9H18S3
2. What is the systematic name?2,2,4,4,6,6-hexamethyl-1,3,5-trithiane
3. Why does trithioacetone smell so strong?Trithioacetone is known for its very strong, stinky smell. The sulfur atoms in the ring give it that characteristic odor.
4. How does trithioacetone stay stable?The ring alternates carbon and sulfur, which helps keep it balanced. The big methyl groups on each carbon block other chemicals from attacking the ring.

Heterocyclic Compound: A cyclic compound that contains atoms of at least two different elements in its ring.
Monomer: A molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer or oligomer.
Trimerization: A chemical reaction in which three molecules of a monomer combine to form a trimer.