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.
Alpha-(methylthio)acetamide
| API Name | Cimetidine |
|---|---|
| CAS No | 22551-24-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C3H7NOS |
| Molecular Weight | 105.16 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-methylsulfanylacetamide |
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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.
The CAS number of Alpha-(methylthio)acetamide is 22551-24-2.
The molecular formula of Alpha-(methylthio)acetamide is C3H7NOS.
The listed molecular weight of Alpha-(methylthio)acetamide is 105.16 g/mol.
Alpha-(methylthio)acetamide is listed as being used in connection with the following API: Cimetidine.
The listed synonym or IUPAC name for Alpha-(methylthio)acetamide is 2-methylsulfanylacetamide.