Description

Rhodanine is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a thiazolidine ring, makes it a valuable precursor for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This product is essential for research and manufacturing chemists in the pharmaceutical, dye, and electronics industries seeking to develop new active compounds or corrosion inhibitors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various drugs, including antibiotics, anti-diabetic agents, and anti-tuberculosis compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Corrosion Inhibitor: Acts as an effective component in formulations designed to protect metals, particularly in acidic environments.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for producing certain sulfur-containing dyes and organic pigments.
• Organic Electronics: Utilized in the research and development of organic semiconductors and conductive polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in heterocyclic chemistry for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a chelating agent and reagent in spectrophotometric determination of certain metal ions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rhodanine
CAS No.	141-84-4
Molecular Formula	C3H3NOS2
Molecular Weight	133.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Thioxo-4-thiazolidinone; Rhodanic acid; 2-Thioxothiazolidin-4-one; 4-Oxo-2-thioxothiazolidine; 2-Sulfanylidene-1,3-thiazolidin-4-one; Isorhodanine; NSC 3795; 2-Mercapto-4-thiazolidinone
EINECS	205-506-5

Quality Control

Our Rhodanine is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting the results are provided with every shipment. We can supply material compliant with various in-house specifications tailored to your application needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	168°C - 172°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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