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N,N′-Dimethylthiourea

99%

Synonym(s):

1,3-Dimethyl-2-thiourea, 1,3-Dimethylisothiourea, Dimethylthiocarbamide

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Linear Formula:
CH3NHCSNHCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
104.17
Beilstein:
605454
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

99%

form

crystals

SMILES string

CNC(=S)NC

InChI

1S/C3H8N2S/c1-4-3(6)5-2/h1-2H3,(H2,4,5,6)

InChI key

VLCDUOXHFNUCKK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

N,N′-Dimethylthiourea, also known as 1,3-Dimethylisothiourea, is commonly used in organic reactions to synthesize N-containing compounds such as N-acyl-substituted 1,1-diaminoethylenes, amidines, ureas, and thioureas. It also acts as a nucleophilic catalyst in the bromination of alcohols using N-bromosuccinimide (NBS), during the conversion to the corresponding bromides.

Application

  • Pharmaceutical Analysis: Mao et al. developed an itaconic acid-based organic-polymer monolithic column for hydrophilic capillary electrochromatography, which was used in pharmaceutical analysis. N,N′-Dimethylthiourea could be utilized to improve the column′s performance by acting as a potential organic modifier to enhance the separation processes (Mao et al., 2024).
  • Agricultural Research: Li et al. examined the effect of the reactive oxygen scavenger N,N′-Dimethylthiourea on seed germination and radicle elongation of maize. This research could help in understanding how this chemical can be used to influence plant growth under stress conditions, potentially improving agricultural productivity (Li et al., 2023).

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Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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