Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 3-Amino-1H-1,2,4-triazole-5-thiol (CAS: 16691-43-3)?
Answer
3-Amino-1H-1,2,4-triazole-5-thiol (CAS: 16691-43-3) is primarily used as a pharmaceutical intermediate in the development of antifungal and antiviral drugs. It also serves in industrial applications for polymer synthesis and as a component in research for bioactive molecule design. Additionally, it is utilized in the food industry as a preservative and stabilizer, though its use is regulated due to potential reactivity.
About
CAS No
16691-43-3
English Name
3-Amino-1H-1,2,4-triazole-5-thiol
Molecular Formula
C2H4N4S
Molecular Weight
116.15 g/mol
SMILES
C1(=NC(=S)NN1)N
InChIKey
WZUUZPAYWFIBDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
