CAS 70453-51-9

N-(4-Iodophenyl)-2-mercaptoacetamide

Description:

N-(4-Iodophenyl)-2-mercaptoacetamide is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a mercapto group (-SH) and an amide functional group (-C(=O)NH-) attached to a phenyl ring that is substituted with an iodine atom. This compound typically appears as a solid at room temperature and is soluble in polar solvents due to the presence of the amide and thiol groups. The iodine substitution on the phenyl ring can influence its reactivity and biological activity, potentially enhancing its properties in medicinal chemistry. The mercapto group can participate in various chemical reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions and redox reactions, making it a versatile building block in organic synthesis. Additionally, compounds like this may exhibit interesting pharmacological properties, including antimicrobial or anticancer activities, due to the presence of both the iodine and thiol functionalities. Safety precautions should be taken when handling this compound, as it may pose health risks, and proper storage conditions should be observed to maintain its stability.

Formula: C₈H₈INOS

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8INOS/c9-6-1-3-7(4-2-6)10-8(11)5-12/h1-4,12H,5H2,(H,10,11)

InChI key: InChIKey=IULORHKYHYOCNA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: N(C(CS)=O)C1=CC=C(I)C=C1

Synonyms:

• N-(4-Iodophenyl)-2-mercaptoacetamide
• Acetamide, N-(4-iodophenyl)-2-mercapto-
• N-p-Iodophenyl-2-mercaptoacetamide