N-Methyl-2-thiazolidinethione

N-Methyl-2-thiazolidinethione is the organosulfur compound with the formula C2H4S(NCH3)CS. It is classified as a heterocycle called a thiazolidine. It is a colorless or off-white solid. It has gained attention as a proposed low toxicity replacement for ethylenethioureas, which are used as accelerators for the vulcanization of chloroprene rubbers.[1] The compound is prepared by reaction of N-methylethanolamine and carbon disulfide.

N-Methyl-2-thiazolidinethione
Names
IUPAC name
3-Methyl-1,3-thiazolidine-2-thione
Other names
MTT, MTT 80, N-Methyl-2-thiazolidinethione
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.016.014
EC Number
  • 217-614-1
UNII
Properties
C4H7NS2
Molar mass 133.23 g·mol−1
Appearance White solid
Melting point 68–69 °C (154–156 °F; 341–342 K)
Hazards
GHS pictograms
GHS Signal word Warning
GHS hazard statements
H302
P264, P270, P301+312, P330, P501
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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References

  1. Rüdiger Schubart (2000). "Dithiocarbamic Acid and Derivatives". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH. doi:10.1002/14356007.a09_001.
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