Description

2-Butenethioamide, 2-Cyano-3-Mercapto- is a specialized sulfur and nitrogen-containing heterocyclic building block. This compound is valued for its unique molecular scaffold, which combines a reactive thioamide group with a cyano and a mercapto functionality, making it a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially those targeting specific enzyme inhibitors or receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocycles, such as thiazoles or pyridine derivatives, due to its multiple reactive sites.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, ligands for catalysis, or functional polymers where sulfur-nitrogen motifs are beneficial.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes to study biological processes involving thiol-reactive pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butenethioamide, 2-Cyano-3-Mercapto-
CAS No.	40634-82-0
Molecular Formula	C5H6N2S
Molecular Weight	126.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-3-mercapto-2-butenethioamide; 3-Mercapto-2-cyano-2-butenethioamide; 2-Butenethioamide, 2-cyano-3-mercapto-; (Z)-2-Cyano-3-mercaptobut-2-enethioamide; Thioacrylamide derivative; NSC 163049
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Butenethioamide, 2-Cyano-3-Mercapto- is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and should be handled under an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon for long-term storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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