CAS 4741-45-1

2-Furancarbothioic acid

Description:

2-Furancarbothioic acid, with the CAS number 4741-45-1, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a furan ring and a thiocarboxylic acid functional group. It features a five-membered aromatic ring containing oxygen, which contributes to its unique chemical properties. The thiocarboxylic acid group (-C(=S)SH) is known for its reactivity, particularly in nucleophilic substitution and condensation reactions. This compound is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid, depending on its purity and specific conditions. It is soluble in polar solvents, which enhances its utility in various chemical reactions. 2-Furancarbothioic acid can be used in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of thioesters and other sulfur-containing compounds. Its derivatives may exhibit biological activity, making it of interest in medicinal chemistry. However, like many thiocarboxylic acids, it may have a strong odor and should be handled with care due to potential irritant properties. Overall, 2-furancarbothioic acid is a versatile compound with applications in both synthetic and medicinal chemistry.

Formula: C₅H₄O₂S

InChI: InChI=1/C5H4O2S/c6-5(8)4-2-1-3-7-4/h1-3H,(H,6,8)

SMILES: c1cc(C(=S)O)oc1

Synonyms:

• 2-(Mercaptocarbonyl)furan
• 2-Thiofuroic acid
• Furyl-2-carbonylthiol
• furan-2-carbothioic S-acid

Furan-2-carbothioic O-acid

CAS: 4741-45-1

Furan-2-carbothioic O-acid

Formula: C₅H₄O₂S

Purity: ≥95%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 128.151

Ref: 54-OR96994

2-Thiofuroic Acid (>90%)

Controlled Product

CAS: 4741-45-1

Applications 2-Thiofuroic Acid can be synthesized from Furoyl Chloride (F865200), a compound used in the preparation of novel dibenzothiepins that show antibiofilm activity.
References Stecoza, C. et al.: Curr. Org. Chem., 17, 113 (2013); Kulkarni, S.S., et al.: ACS Chem. Biol., 6, 724-732 (2011);

Formula: C₅H₄O₂S

Purity: >90%

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 128.15

Ref: TR-T344690