2,4-Dithiapentane

2,4-Dithiapentane is an organosulfur compound known to be a component of truffle flavor. It is used as a primary aromatic additive in truffle oil. It is a colorless liquid with a strong odor. 2,4-Dithiapentane is the dimethyldithioacetal of formaldehyde. It is prepared by the acid-catalyzed addition of methyl mercaptan to formaldehyde. 2 CH3SH + H2C=O → CH3SCH2SCH3 + H2O

2,4-Dithiapentane

2,4-Dithiapentane is an organosulfur compound known to be a component of truffle flavor. It is used as a primary aromatic additive in truffle oil. It is a colorless liquid with a strong odor. 2,4-Dithiapentane is the dimethyldithioacetal of formaldehyde. It is prepared by the acid-catalyzed addition of methyl mercaptan to formaldehyde. 2 CH3SH + H2C=O → CH3SCH2SCH3 + H2O