Description

Imidazolidine-2-Thione CAS NO 5328-35-8 is a heterocyclic organic compound featuring a five-membered ring containing nitrogen and sulfur, widely recognized as a versatile chemical intermediate and analytical reagent. Its significance lies in its role as a key precursor and building block for synthesizing various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and agrochemical producers seeking high-purity intermediates for complex synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs with heterocyclic core structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its reactive thione group.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the manufacture of specialty polymers and resins with enhanced thermal or chemical resistance.
• Analytical Reagent: Employed in chemical analysis and research as a complexing agent or a standard for spectroscopic methods.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Precursor: Acts as a starting material for formulating corrosion inhibitors used in industrial water treatment and metalworking fluids.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reactions and developing novel organic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Imidazolidine-2-Thione
CAS No.	5328-35-8
Molecular Formula	C₃H₆N₂S
Molecular Weight	102.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Imidazolidinethione; Ethylene Thiourea; 2-Mercaptoimidazoline; 2-Thioimidazolidine; 4,5-Dihydro-1H-imidazole-2-thiol; ETU; 2-Imidazolidine-thione; N,N'-Ethylenethiourea
EINECS	226-200-2

Quality Control

Our Imidazolidine-2-Thione is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and specific impurity limits is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	198°C - 205°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.