4-Methyl-3-thiosemicarbazide

4-Methyl-3-thiosemicarbazide
Names
Systematic IUPAC name
N-Methylhydrazinecarbothioamide
Identifiers
6610-29-3
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Properties
C2H7N3S
Molar mass 105.16 g·mol−1
Melting point 135 to 138 °C (275 to 280 °F; 408 to 411 K)[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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4-Methyl-3-thiosemicarbazide is an organic compound with the formula of C2H7N3S.[1]

Properties

4-Methyl-3-thiosemicarbazide is a solid and is off-white to grey. It forms chips or crystals.[2]

Applications

4-Methyl-3-thiosemicarbazide is used as an intermediate compound in the synthesis of some types of herbicides, for example tebuthiuron.[3]

Precautions and toxicity

4-Methyl-3-thiosemicarbazide can cause irritation of the eyes, respiratory tract, and skin. Swallowing the chemical may cause death.[1] It is classified as a "dangerous good for transport".[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Material Safety Data Sheet, October 26, 2012, retrieved August 23, 2013
  2. 1 2 4-Methyl-3-thiosemicarbazide (CAS 6610-29-3), 2007, retrieved August 24, 2013
  3. Ralph Kenneth Achgill, Laurence Wesley Call (November 2, 1989), Improved synthesis of 4-methyl-3-thiosemicarbazide, retrieved August 24, 2013
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