Thiocarbohydrazide is used in electron microscopy to produce electron-opaque deposits for ultra structural analysis. It is used in the synthesis of oxazine grass ketones.
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Applications
Thiocarbohydrazide is used in electron microscopy to produce electron-opaque deposits for ultra structural analysis. It is used in the synthesis of oxazine grass ketones.
Solubility
Very slightly soluble (0.5g/100g, 25°C). Insoluble in ether.
Notes
Light Sensitive. Incompatible with strong acids, Strong oxidizing agents. Avoid heat.
RUO – Research Use Only
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For a review of the chemistry of carbohydrazide and thiocarbohydrazide, see: Chem. Rev., 70, 111 (1970).