N-Allylthiourea

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N-Allylthiourea
N-Allylthiourea bottle and sample.jpg
Names
IUPAC name
Prop-2-enylthiourea
Other names
1-Allyl-2-thiourea
Allylthiourea
n-Allylthiourea
Rhodalline
Thiosinamine
Properties
C4H8N2S
Molar mass 116.18 g/mol
Appearance White solid
Odor Slight garlic-like
Density 1.11 g/cm3 (25 °C)
Melting point 70–72 °C (158–162 °F; 343–345 K)
Boiling point 191.3 °C (376.3 °F; 464.4 K)
6.6 g/100 ml (20 °C)
Solubility Soluble in acetic acid, acetone, acetonitrile, aq. ammonia 25%, chloroform, DCM, ethanol, ethyl acetate, formaldehyde 37%, formic acid, HCl 37%, isopropanol, methanol, methyl acetate, pyridine
Slightly soluble in diethyl ether
Insoluble in benzene, heptane, hexane, toluene, xylene
Hazards
Safety data sheet Sigma-Aldrich
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
200 mg/kg (rat, oral)
Related compounds
Related compounds
Thiourea
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

N-Allylthiourea is an organic chemical compound with the formula C4H8N2S.

Properties

Chemical

N-Allylthiourea decomposes when heated above its melting point to release sulfur oxides.

Physical

N-Allylthiourea is a white crystalline solid, slightly soluble in water but more soluble in most common solvents, except for hydrocarbons. It has a weak garlic-like odor.

Availability

N-Allylthiourea is sold by chemical suppliers.

Preparation

To be added

Projects

  • Nitrification inhibitor
  • Chelating agent
  • Used in medicine to minimize scar tissue

Handling

Safety

N-Allylthiourea is toxic if ingested. Proper protection must be worn when handling this compound.

Storage

Should be kept in closed bottles, at temperatures below 30 °C.

Disposal

Cane be neutralized with an oxidizing solution, like aqua regia, chromic acid, Fenton's reagent or piranha solution, neutralized, diluted then poured down the drain.

References

Relevant Sciencemadness threads