Thiourea
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Thiourea (/ˌθaɪ.oʊjʊəˈriː.ə, -ˈjʊəri-/)[2][3][4] is an organosulfur compound with the formula SC(NH2)2 and the structure H2N−C(=S)−NH2. It is structurally similar to urea (H2N−C(=O)−NH2), except that the oxygen atom is replaced by a sulfur atom (as implied by the thio- prefix); however, the properties of urea and thiourea differ significantly. Thiourea is a reagent in organic synthesis. Thioureas are a broad class of compounds with the general structure R2N−C(=S)−NR2.
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Preferred IUPAC name
Thiourea[1] | |
Other names
Thiocarbamide | |
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605327 | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.000.494 |
1604 | |
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UN number | 2811 |
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Properties | |
SC(NH2)2 | |
Molar mass | 76.12 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | white solid |
Density | 1.405 g/mL |
Melting point | 182 °C (360 °F; 455 K) |
142 g/L (25 °C) | |
−4.24×10−5 cm3/mol | |
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H302, H351, H361, H411 | |
P201, P202, P264, P270, P273, P281, P301+P312, P308+P313, P330, P391, P405, P501 | |
NFPA 704 (fire diamond) | |
Related compounds | |
Related compounds |
Urea Selenourea |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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