2-Cyanothioacetamide was used in the synthesis of 3,4-trans-4-aryl-3-(1-pyridinio)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyridine-6-thiolates and bis[6-(2-aryl)-2-thioxo-1,2-dihydropyridine-3-carbonitrile]. 2-Cyanothioacetamide is used as a building block for 2-pyridothiones. It can be used in agrochemical, pharmaceutical and dyestuff field etc,.
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Applications
2-Cyanothioacetamide was used in the synthesis of 3,4-trans-4-aryl-3-(1-pyridinio)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyridine-6-thiolates and bis[6-(2-aryl)-2-thioxo-1,2-dihydropyridine-3-carbonitrile]. 2-Cyanothioacetamide is used as a building block for 2-pyridothiones. It can be used in agrochemical, pharmaceutical and dyestuff field etc,.
Solubility
Does not mix well with water.
Notes
Light Sensitive. Store in the dark.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Elgemeie G. E. H. ; Ali H . A. ; Eid M. M. Reaction of 2-cyanothioacetamide with α-alkylated β-diketones: synthesis of pyridine-2(1H)-thione, thieno[2,3-b]pyridine and pyrido[2,3-c]pyrazole derivatives. Journal of Chemical Research. Synopses.1993, 7 256-257.
- Cyclocondensation with Benzoyl isothiocyanate, L06964 results in the formation of a pyrimidinedithiol: Chem. Ind. (London), 270 (1988):
- See also Methyl isothiocyanate, A11757.
- For a review on the utility of cyanothioacetamide in heterocyclic synthesis, see: Heterocycles, 24, 2023 (1986).