Description

2H-Imidazole-2-Thione is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both imidazole and thione functional groups, makes it a valuable precursor for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the production of various drug candidates, including antiviral and antifungal agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized corrosion inhibitors for industrial applications.
• Ligand in Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand for metal complexes used in catalysis and material science.
• Polymer Additive: Employed in the synthesis of polymers with enhanced thermal stability or specific electronic properties.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a reagent in biochemical studies and enzyme inhibition research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2H-Imidazole-2-Thione
CAS No.	24684-03-5
Molecular Formula	C3H4N2S
Molecular Weight	100.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Mercaptoimidazole; 2-Imidazolidinethione; 2-Thiohydantoin; Imidazoline-2-thiol; Ethylene thiourea; 2-Imidazoline-2-thiol; 2-Imidazolidinethione; NSC 36936
EINECS	246-401-1

Quality Control

Our 2H-Imidazole-2-Thione is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	203 - 210 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

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