2-Mercaptothiazole

CAS: 82358-09-6

Ref. 3D-FM36240

Product Information

• Name: 2-Mercaptothiazole
• Synonyms: 1,3-thiazole-2(3H)-thione, 2(3H)-Thiazolethione, 2-Mercapro thiazole, 2-Thiazolethiol
• CAS: 82358-09-6

Description

2-Mercaptothiazole is a thione that has shown antitumour activity against cervical cancer and cancer cells. 2-Mercaptothiazole binds to the sulphydryl groups of cysteine in proteins, thereby preventing the formation of disulphide bridges. The protein synthesis rate is reduced, leading to cell death by apoptosis. 2-Mercaptothiazole has been shown to inhibit protein synthesis by binding to the non-reduced form of mercaptopropionylated hemoproteins (thiols) in the plasma membrane. This binding inhibits the growth of tumour cells and leads to their death through apoptosis.

2-Mercaptothiazole is used as an intermediate in chemical reactions such as dithiocarbamic ester syntheses and hydrolysis reactions with chloride ions or hydrochloric acid. It can also be used as a reagent for selective reduction reactions with hydrazine, ethylenediam

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 99.14 g/mol
• Formula: C₃H₃N₂S
• Purity: Min. 95%