Help with compounds

[G.P.Moss]

On Tue, 25 Feb 1997, John C. wrote:

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> I have some laboratory analytical data that shows the presence of
> thiobispropane and methylthiopropane in a soil sample.  I can't find any
> information about these compounds.
> 
> Does anyone know what these compounds are and what they're used for?
> 
> Many thanks in advance,
> 
> John 
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> 
> ps
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> 1,1'- thiobispropane cross references with propyl sulfide in the Merck Index
> but I have thiobispropane (without the 1,1'-).  
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I would assume these are the same and thus CH3 CH2 CH2 S CH2 CH2 CH3 and
the methylthiopropane is CH3 S CH2 CH2 CH3 Again there is a missing locant
to confirm the attachment is at C-1 of the propyl group.

Gerry 
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