Technical Data

015979
CAS Number
96-53-7
Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Formula
C₃H₅NS₂
Molecular Weight
119.21
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
4°C
2-Mercaptothiazoline
2-Thiazolidinethione; 1,3-Thiazolidine-2-thione; 2-Mercapto-4,5-dihydrothiazole; 2-Thiazoline-2-thiol; 2-Thiothiazolidone; 4,5-Dihydro-2-mercaptothiazole; 4,5-Dihydrothiazole-2-thiol; Metabasal; NSC 680; Sancelent 2MT; Tetrahydrothiazole-2-thione; Thyroidan; WR 305

2-Mercaptothiazoline is an antithyroid agent that strongly reduces thyroid hormone levels. 2-Mercaptothiazoline is also used as an intermediate in the preparation of pesticides and other biologically active compounds.

Synonyms
2-Thiazolidinethione; 1,3-Thiazolidine-2-thione; 2-Mercapto-4,5-dihydrothiazole; 2-Thiazoline-2-thiol; 2-Thiothiazolidone; 4,5-Dihydro-2-mercaptothiazole; 4,5-Dihydrothiazole-2-thiol; Metabasal; NSC 680; Sancelent 2MT; Tetrahydrothiazole-2-thione; Thyroidan; WR 305
CAS Number
96-53-7
Molecular Formula
C₃H₅NS₂
Molecular Weight
119.21
Melting Point
95-99°C
Solubility
Chloroform, Methanol
Appearance
Supplied as a white solid.
Storage and Stability
Store at 4°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
Thomes, J. et al.: Jap. J. Pharmacol., 58, 201 (1992).|Buxeraud, J. et al.: Eur. J. Med. Chem., 20, 43 (1985).|Cheng, J. et al.: Nongyao, 38, 12 (1999).
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