Thioacetamide is used in qualitative inorganic analysis as an in-situ source for sulfide ions. It is used in analytical chemistry as a source of hydrogen sulfide. It is an additive in enantioselective reduction of beta-keto esters with immobilized bakers yeast. It is also used as a vulcanizing agent of polymer and a crosslinking agent.
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Applications
Thioacetamide is used in qualitative inorganic analysis as an in-situ source for sulfide ions. It is used in analytical chemistry as a source of hydrogen sulfide. It is an additive in enantioselective reduction of beta-keto esters with immobilized bakers yeast. It is also used as a vulcanizing agent of polymer and a crosslinking agent.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, benzene and petroleum ether. Slightly soluble in water and ether.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- You, M. S.; Lim, C. S.; Kwon, D. H.; Heo, J. H.; Im, S. H.; Chae, K. J. Oxide-free Sb2S3 sensitized solar cells fabricated by spin and heat-treatment of Sb (III)(thioacetamide)2Cl3. Org. Electron. 2015, 21, 155-159.
- Wei, D. D.; Wang, J. S.; Li, M. H.; Guo, P. P.; Dong, G.; Yang, M. H.; Kong, L. Y. A pilot study of the onset of hepatic encephalopathy (OHE) in mice induced by thioacetamide and the protective effect of taurine by holistic metabolic characterization. Metabolomics 2015, 11 (3), 559-570.