1,1′-Thiocarbonyldiimidazole
ALDRICH/88545 - ≥95.0% (S)
Synonym: TCDI
CAS Number: 6160-65-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H6N4S
Molecular Weight: 178.21
EC Number: 228-183-4
MDL Number: MFCD00005289
Linear Formula: C7H6N4S
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥95.0% (S) |
| form | powder |
| functional group | thiourea |
| InChI | 1S/C7H6N4S/c12-7(10-3-1-8 |
| InChI key | RAFNCPHFRHZCPS-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 98-102 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| reaction suitability | reaction type: Carbonylations |
| SMILES string | S=C(n1ccnc1)n2ccnc2 |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | • 1,1′-Thiocarbonyldiimid • It is used as a reagent in the enantioselective total synthesis of (+)-hapalindole Q, 12-epi-fischerindole U and welwitindolinone A. • It is also used in the preparation of trithiocarbonates, xanthates, and dithiocarbamates as chain transfer agents for the reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer and macromolecular design (RAFT/ MADIX) polymerization. |
| Other Notes: | Reagent for the synthesis of thioamides; Used in a modified Corey-Winter olefin synthesis; Preparation of thiocarbamates from alcohols which undergo radical reactions with Bu3SnH-AIBN |
| Packaging: | 1, 5, 25 g in glass bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥95.0% (S) |
| mp | 98-102 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352005 |

