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2-aminothiazole
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2-aminothiazole

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Also known as 4-thiazolin-2-onimine, 2-thiazolylamine, 2-thiazolamine, aminothiazole

2-Aminothiazole is a heterocyclic amine featuring a thiazole core. It can also be considered a cyclic isothiourea. It possesses an odor similar to pyridine and is soluble in water, alcohols and diethyl ether. 2-Aminothiazole itself is mainly of academic interest, with few exceptions. It is a precursor to a sulfathiazole ("sulfa drugs"). 2-Aminothiazole can be used as a thyroid inhibitor in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.

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Mass
100.01
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chemical formula
C₃H₄N₂S
canonical SMILES
C1=CSC(=N1)N
World Health Organisation international non-proprietary name
aminothiazole
melting point
90.0
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2-Aminothiazole
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2-Aminothiazole is a heterocyclic amine featuring a thiazole core. It can also be considered a cyclic isothiourea. It possesses an odor similar to pyridine and is soluble in water, alcohols and diethyl ether. 2-Aminothiazole itself is mainly of academic interest, with few exceptions. It is a precursor to a sulfathiazole ("sulfa drugs"). 2-Aminothiazole can be used as a thyroid inhibitor in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.

2-Aminothiazole is prepared from paraldehyde, thiourea, and sulfuryl chloride.

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