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Dimethylthiocarbamoyl chloride (CAS 16420-13-6)

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Alternate Names:
N,N-Dimethylcarbamothioic chloride
CAS Number:
16420-13-6
Molecular Weight:
123.60
Molecular Formula:
C3H6ClNS
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This is as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Dimethylthiocarbamoyl chloride is a chemical compound utilized in organic synthesis, primarily as a reagent in the formation of thiocarbamates and other sulfur-containing organic molecules. Its reactivity as an acyl chloride makes it a key intermediate in the synthesis of pesticides, herbicides, and other industrially relevant chemicals. The compound′s ability to act as a sulfur donor is particularly useful in the synthesis of heterocycles, which are compounds with a ring structure that contains atoms of at least two different elements as members of its ring(s). Researchers also investigate dimethylthiocarbamoyl chloride for its use in the preparation of pharmaceutical intermediates and in the modification of biologically active compounds. The compound is known for its role in introducing the dimethylthiocarbamoyl group into target molecules, which can then undergo further chemical transformations, such as hydrolysis or oxidation, to yield a diverse array of functionalized products.


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Dimethylthiocarbamoyl chloride, 25 g

sc-252743
25 g
$84.00

Dimethylthiocarbamoyl chloride, 1 kg

sc-252743A
1 kg
$450.00