The invention belongs to the technical field of synthesis and preparation of high-molecular
optical materials, and particularly relates to a multi-mercaptothiol composition as well as a preparation method and application thereof. According to the present invention, the three-step synthesis
route of the tetrahydroxymethylation reaction, the
thiol precursor introduction and the deprotection is adopted, the
reaction conditions are mild, the steps are clear, the yield is high, the complexity of the traditional synthesis
route is avoided, the production cost is reduced, and the industrial production is easily achieved. In the aspect of
refractive index regulation and control, the compound contains a plurality of
sulfur atoms, the
coating is endowed with the characteristic of high
refractive index, accurate regulation of the
refractive index can be realized by adjusting the formula of the composition, the requirements of different optical applications are met, and the application range of the material is widened. The prepared
optical coating has excellent light
transmittance, light loss can be reduced to the maximum extent, and the efficient performance of an optical device is ensured; meanwhile, the
haze value of the
coating is low, the
light scattering phenomenon is effectively avoided, and the imaging definition and the precision of an optical
system are guaranteed.