Description

2-Thiohydantoin is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both carbonyl and thione functional groups, makes it a valuable precursor for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This product is essential for research and manufacturing chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the production of various drugs, including potential anticonvulsants, antimicrobials, and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a fundamental scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Bioconjugation & Labeling Reagent: Its reactive sites can be utilized for modifying biomolecules in biochemical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Thiohydantoin
CAS No.	503-87-7
Molecular Formula	C3H4N2OS
Molecular Weight	116.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Thiohydantoin; 2-Thioxoimidazolidin-4-one; 2-Thioxo-4-imidazolidinone; 4-Imidazolidinone, 2-thioxo-; Hydantoin, 2-thio-; NSC 403697; 2-Sulfanylideneimidazolidin-4-one; 2-Thiohydantoine
EINECS	207-977-0

Quality Control

Our 2-Thiohydantoin is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	218°C - 222°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.