Description

1-Methyl-3-(5-Methylthio-1,2,4-thiadiazol-3-yl)urea is a specialized heterocyclic urea derivative, serving as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the functionalized thiadiazole ring system, which is crucial for imparting specific biological and chemical activities in target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A critical building block for the research and synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactive thiadiazole core.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used in medicinal chemistry programs to develop new drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzymes or receptors where the thiadiazole-urea scaffold shows affinity.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile precursor for further functionalization, enabling the creation of libraries of compounds for high-throughput screening in various life science applications.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the development of specialty polymers or ligands with unique electronic or binding properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methyl-3-(5-Methylthio-1,2,4-thiadiazol-3-yl)urea
CAS No.	78430-01-0
Molecular Formula	C5H8N4OS2
Molecular Weight	204.27 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Methyl-N'-(5-(methylthio)-1,2,4-thiadiazol-3-yl)urea; 3-(3-Methylureido)-5-(methylthio)-1,2,4-thiadiazole; Urea, 1-methyl-3-(5-(methylthio)-1,2,4-thiadiazol-3-yl)-; 5-Methylmercapto-3-(N-methylureido)-1,2,4-thiadiazole; 1-Methyl-3-[5-(methylsulfanyl)-1,2,4-thiadiazol-3-yl]urea
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Quality Control

Our 1-Methyl-3-(5-Methylthio-1,2,4-thiadiazol-3-yl)urea is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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