Benzyl isothiocyanate is used in a synthesis of 2-phenylpyrimidine-4-thiones from Benzoylacetonitrile. Benzyl isothiocyanate has been used in the preparation of S-(N-benzylthiocarbamoyl)-L-glutathione and S-(N-benzylthiocarbamoyl)-L-cysteine.
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Applications
Benzyl isothiocyanate is used in a synthesis of 2-phenylpyrimidine-4-thiones from Benzoylacetonitrile. Benzyl isothiocyanate has been used in the preparation of S-(N-benzylthiocarbamoyl)-L-glutathione and S-(N-benzylthiocarbamoyl)-L-cysteine.
Solubility
Hydrolyzes in water.
Notes
Moisture Sensitive. Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- I.M. Bruggeman.; J.H.M. Temmink.; P.J. van Bladeren. Glutathione- and cysteine-mediated cytotoxicity of allyl and benzyl isothiocyanate. Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. 1986, 83, (2), 349-359.
- Chung-Shih Tang. Benzyl isothiocyanate of papaya fruit . Phytochemistry. 1971, 10, (1), 117-121.
- Used in a synthesis of 2-phenylpyrimidine-4-thiones from Benzoyl acetonitrile, A14473: Synthesis, 775 (1989).