Description

4-Methylthiosemicarbazide is a versatile sulfur and nitrogen-containing organic compound widely used as a key synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its ability to act as a building block for heterocyclic compounds and as a ligand in coordination chemistry, enabling the development of materials with specific properties. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Coordination Chemistry & Material Science: Acts as a ligand for metal complexes, which can be applied in catalysis or as functional materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for organic synthesis, particularly in the formation of thiosemicarbazone derivatives.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be employed as a derivatization agent for the detection and quantification of specific carbonyl compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylthiosemicarbazide
CAS No.	6610-29-3
Molecular Formula	C2H7N3S
Molecular Weight	105.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methylthiosemicarbazide; N-Methylthiosemicarbazide; 4-Methyl-3-thiosemicarbazide; Methylthiosemicarbazide; 1-Methylhydrazinecarbothioamide; NSC 5108; Thiosemicarbazide, N-methyl-
EINECS	229-559-4

Quality Control

Our 4-Methylthiosemicarbazide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	130 - 135 °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.