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tetrathiafulvalene

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Description

Tetrathiafulvalene (TTF) is a highly conjugated organic molecule known for its ability to form charge-transfer complexes with electron acceptors. It is synthesized through a multi-step process involving the reaction of 1,3-dithiole-2-thione with sodium hydride, followed by an oxidation reaction. TTF's electrical conductivity can vary significantly depending on its chemical environment and the presence of electron acceptors. TTF-based complexes have been extensively studied for their unique electrical and magnetic properties, particularly in the field of organic electronics. Notably, TTF-TCNQ (tetracyanoquinodimethane) was one of the first synthetic organic compounds to exhibit metallic conductivity, paving the way for the development of organic conductors and superconductors. TTF derivatives are also explored for their potential applications in solar energy, sensors, and molecular electronics. Its versatility and unique properties continue to make TTF a subject of ongoing research.'

tetrathiafulvalene: used in carbon paste amperometric enzyme electrode for the determination of glucose in flowing systems [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

tetrathiafulvalene : A member of the class of fulvalenes that is ethene substituted by 1,3-dithiol-2-ylidene groups at positions 1 and 2. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID99451
CHEBI ID52444
SCHEMBL ID55690
MeSH IDM0176176

Synonyms (47)

Synonym
HMS1755D18
1,3-dithiole, 2-(1,3-dithiol-2-ylidene)-
tetrathiafulvalene
nsc222862
31366-25-3
nsc-222862
ttf ,
tetrathiafulvalene, 97%
delta-2:2'-bis(1,3-dithiazole)
2-(1,3-dithiol-2-ylidene)-1,3-dithiole
1,4,5,8-tetrathiafulvalene
CHEBI:52444
delta(2),(2')-bi-1,3-dithiole
delta-2,2'-bi-1,3-dithiole
fhcpaxdkurnioz-uhfffaoysa-
inchi=1/c6h4s4/c1-2-8-5(7-1)6-9-3-4-10-6/h1-4h
T0980
AKOS001016928
nsc 222862
unii-hy1en16w9t
hy1en16w9t ,
einecs 250-593-7
FT-0638968
.delta.2,2'-bi-1,3-dithiole
tetrathiafulvalene [mi]
bis-1,3-dithiole
SCHEMBL55690
T3380
SY007082
mfcd00005492
DTXSID6067620
FHCPAXDKURNIOZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
2-(2h-1,3-dithiol-2-ylidene)-2h-1,3-dithiole
GS-5432
2,2'-bi-1,3-dithiole
J-018400
BCP19462
2,2'-bi(1,3-dithiolylidene)
Q2179180
tetrathiafulvalene (purified by sublimation)
AMY10305
2-(1,3-dithiol-2-ylidene)-1,3-dithiol
YSZC323
A875927
CS-W013190
56388-66-0
Z56767015

Research Excerpts

Effects

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"A tetrathiafulvalene donor has been annulated to the bay region of perylenediimide affording a new pi-conjugated molecular dyad. "( Annulation of tetrathiafulvalene to the bay region of perylenediimide.
Blum, C; Decurtins, S; Jaggi, M; Leutwyler, S; Liu, SX; Marti, BS, 2010
)
1.44
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Drug Classes (2)

ClassDescription
organosulfur heterocyclic compound
fulvalenesThe hydrocarbon fulvalene and its derivatives formed by substitution (and by extension, analogues formed by replacement of one or more carbon atoms of the fulvalene skeleton by a heteroatom).
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Bioassays (2)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID540299A screen for compounds that inhibit the MenB enzyme of Mycobacterium tuberculosis2010Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Nov-01, Volume: 20, Issue:21
Synthesis and SAR studies of 1,4-benzoxazine MenB inhibitors: novel antibacterial agents against Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
AID588519A screen for compounds that inhibit viral RNA polymerase binding and polymerization activities2011Antiviral research, Sep, Volume: 91, Issue:3
High-throughput screening identification of poliovirus RNA-dependent RNA polymerase inhibitors.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (190)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's12 (6.32)18.2507
2000's63 (33.16)29.6817
2010's109 (57.37)24.3611
2020's6 (3.16)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 36.79

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index36.79 (24.57)
Research Supply Index5.25 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.18 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index50.74 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (36.79)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews4 (2.11%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other186 (97.89%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]