Thioacetamide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.

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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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 62-55-5
• Molecular Formula: C2H5NS
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 75.13
• MDL Number: MFCD00008070
• InChI Key: YUKQRDCYNOVPGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: thioacetamide, acetothioamide, thiacetamide, acetamide, thio, thioacetimidic acid, acetimidic acid, thio, usaf cb-21, usaf ek-1719, rcra waste number u218, acetic acid, thiono-, amide
• PubChem CID: 2723949
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32497
• IUPAC Name: ethanethioamide
• SMILES: CC(N)=S

• Melting Point: 110°C to 114°C
• Density: 1.37
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 506006
• Merck Index: 14,9319
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ethanol,benzene and petroleum ether; Slightly soluble in water and ether.
• Formula Weight: 75.13
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Chemical Name or Material: Thioacetamide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H315-H319-H336-H351-H373
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H350-H302-H315-H319 May cause cancer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280i-P281-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	200-541-4
RTECSNumber	AC8925000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only