Alpha-(methylthio)acetamide

It consists of an acetamide core bearing a methylthio (–S–CH₃) substituent at the α-carbon, which introduces nucleophilic sulfur character alongside the amide functionality. This combination allows participation in substitution, oxidation, and coupling reactions, making it useful for constructing more complex sulfur-containing molecules. α-(Methylthio)acetamide is a small sulfur-containing amide used mainly as a synthetic intermediate in organic and pharmaceutical chemistry.