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3-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2(3H)-thiazolethione (CAS 49762-08-5)

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Alternate Names:
2-Mercapto-4-methylthiazole 3-oxide
Application:
3-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2(3H)-thiazolethione is useful in the Barton reaction for the generation of carbon radicals
CAS Number:
49762-08-5
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
147.22
Molecular Formula:
C4H5NOS2
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3-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2(3H)-thiazolethione is a yellowish solid, exhibiting insolubility in water but readily dissolving in organic solvents like acetone and ethanol. It is a stable compound that has the potential to participate in a spectrum of chemical reactions including oxidation, reduction, and substitution. It holds multifunctional applications, serving as a source of azido in 1,3-dipolar cycloadditions and playing a role in synthesizing heterocycles and azobenzene derivatives. It is used in research applications for its reactive properties and is analyzed using mass spectrometric methods. 3-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2(3H)-thiazolethione is versatile in scientific experiments, acting as a foundational element in agrochemical synthesis, a cross-linking facilitator in polymer creation, a stabilizer in rubber production, and a a metal chelating agent in biochemical research. 3-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2(3H)-thiazolethione is useful in the Barton reaction for the generation of carbon radicals through decarboxylative rearrangement of the corresponding esters.


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3-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2(3H)-thiazolethione, 1 g

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1 g
$59.00