Description

Thioformamide is a versatile sulfur-containing organic compound that serves as a critical building block and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique thiocarbonyl functional group makes it a valuable precursor for the production of heterocyclic compounds and other sulfur-based fine chemicals. This high-purity material is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates, and specialty chemical manufacturers seeking reliable and consistent quality for their processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of thiazole, thiadiazole, and other sulfur-containing heterocycles with biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the manufacture of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic addition and cyclization reactions to introduce the thioamide moiety into target molecules.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for novel polymers and coordination complexes with specific electronic properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thioformamide
CAS No.	115-08-2
Molecular Formula	CH3NS
Molecular Weight	61.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Methanethioamide; Formothioamide; Thioformic acid amide; Thiocarbamaldehyde; TFA; NSC 8644
EINECS	204-060-1

Quality Control

Our Thioformamide is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assessment and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can support customer-specific quality requirements for advanced applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for prolonged operations to maintain purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.