59000-17-8

Basic information

• Product Name: 1-[4-(methylsulfanyl)phenyl]urea
• Synonyms: [4-(methylsulfanyl)phenyl]urea
• CAS NO: 59000-17-8
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₀N₂OS
• Molecular Weight: 182.2428
• Mol File: 59000-17-8.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 311.8°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 142.4°C
• Density: 1.25g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.000551mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.625
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1-[4-(methylsulfanyl)phenyl]urea(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1-[4-(methylsulfanyl)phenyl]urea(59000-17-8)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1-[4-(methylsulfanyl)phenyl]urea(59000-17-8)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 59000-17-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

1-[4-(methylsulfanyl)phenyl]urea is an aromatic urea derivative with the molecular formula C9H10N2OS. It features a urea group attached to a phenyl ring that is substituted with a methylthio group. This chemical compound is recognized for its potential applications in various fields, particularly due to its ability to inhibit the enzyme carbonic anhydrase.

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
1-[4-(methylsulfanyl)phenyl]urea is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals for its capacity to inhibit the enzyme carbonic anhydrase. This inhibition property makes it a candidate for the development of therapeutic agents targeting medical conditions such as glaucoma and certain types of cancer.
Used in Agrochemical Industry:
In the agrochemical sector, 1-[4-(methylsulfanyl)phenyl]urea is utilized as a potential herbicide and insecticide. Its ability to disrupt essential biological processes in plants and insects positions it as a compound of interest for the development of new pesticides and herbicides to control unwanted plant and insect populations.

Upstream product

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Relevant articles and documents

UREA, THIOREA AND GUANIDINE DERIVATIVES

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