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Tetramethylthiourea

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2NCSN(CH3)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
132.23
Beilstein:
1744916
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

98%

form

solid

bp

245 °C (lit.)

mp

75-77 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CN(C)C(=S)N(C)C

InChI

1S/C5H12N2S/c1-6(2)5(8)7(3)4/h1-4H3

InChI key

MNOILHPDHOHILI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Tetramethylthiourea molecule shows crystallographic two-fold symmetry with weak hydrogen bond packing, which connects the molecules to form layers.

Application

Tetramethylthiourea forms BF3 adduct with tetramethylselenourea.

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Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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