Aminothiazole

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Aminothiazole
IUPAC name 1,3-thiazol-2-amine
Other names 2-Thiazolamine, Aminothiazole, 2-Thiazylamine, Basedol, 2-Thiazolylamine, 4-Thiazolin-2-onimine, 2-Amino-1,3-thiazole, Abadole
Identifiers
CAS number [96-50-4]
PubChem 2155
Properties
Molecular formula C3H4N2S
Molar mass 100.14 g/mol
Appearance light yellow crystals
Melting point

86 - 89 °C

Boiling point

117 °C (20 hPa)

Solubility in water 100 g/l (20 °C)
Hazards
NFPA 704
0
2
0
 
Autoignition
temperature
600 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

2-Aminothiazole is a heterocyclic amine with odor similar to pyridine, soluble in water, alcohol and ether. It is a beginning point for synthesis of many compounds including sulfur drugs, biocides, fungicides, dyes and chemical reaction accelerators. 2-Aminothiazole can be used as a thyroid inhibitor in the treatment of hyperthyroidism and it has antibacterial activity.

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