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Thioacetamide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A12926.14
25 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Thioacetamide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A12926.14
25 g, Each
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Catalog number: A12926.14
also known as A12926-14
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
62-55-5
IUPAC Name
ethanethioamide
Molecular Formula
C2H5NS
InChI Key
YUKQRDCYNOVPGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC(N)=S
Appearance (Color)
White to cream to pale yellow
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Assay (HPLC)
≥97.5%
Melting Point (clear melt)
108.0-115.0?C

Description

Thioacetamide is used in qualitative inorganic analysis as an in-situ source for sulfide ions. It is used in analytical chemistry as a source of hydrogen sulfide. It is an additive in enantioselective reduction of beta-keto esters with immobilized bakers yeast. It is also used as a vulcanizing agent of polymer and a crosslinking agent.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Thioacetamide is used in qualitative inorganic analysis as an in-situ source for sulfide ions. It is used in analytical chemistry as a source of hydrogen sulfide. It is an additive in enantioselective reduction of beta-keto esters with immobilized bakers yeast. It is also used as a vulcanizing agent of polymer and a crosslinking agent.

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, benzene and petroleum ether. Slightly soluble in water and ether.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.
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