Chemical
Products
Thiourea
Cas Number
62-56-6
Other Names
Thiocarbamide
The formula
CH4N2S
Introduction
Physical and Chemical Properties
Thiourea is an organosulfur compound. It is structurally similar to urea, except that the oxygen atom is replaced by a sulfur atom, but the properties of urea and thiourea differ significantly. Thiourea is a reagent in organic synthesis. "Thioureas" refers to a broad class of compounds with the general structure (R1R2N)(R3R4N)C=S. Thioureas are related to thioamides, e.g. RC(S)NR2, where R is methyl, ethyl, etc.
| Physical state and appearance | white solid |
|---|---|
| Molar mass | 76.12 g/mol |
| Density | 1.405 g/ml |
| Melting point | 182 °C (360 °F; 455 K) |
| Solubility in water | 142 g/l (25 °C) |
| Magnetic susceptibility (χ) | -42.4·10−6 cm3/mol |
Applications
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