Used as a reagent for organic synthesis. Thiourea is a photographic fixative, and used in manufacture of resins. It act as a catalyst for asymmetric reactions. It plays an essential role as catalyst for highly enantio- and diastereoselective additions reaction of oxindoles to nitroolefins. It is also useful to improve the productivity of mung bean.

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