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Methylisothiazolinone
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Methylisothiazolinone is a powerful biocide and preservative used in industrial and personal care formulations to prevent microbial growth. This chemical has the CAS number 2682-20-4, a molecular formula of C4H5NOS, and a molecular weight of 115.15. It is stored at ambient temperatures and carries a Danger signal word. Molekula supplies Methylisothiazolinone from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90029709
- CAS Number
- 2682-20-4
- IUPAC Name
- 2-methyl-1,2-thiazol-3-one
- EC Number
- 220-239-6
- Molecular Formula
- C4H5NOS
- Molecular Weight
- 115.15
- Exact Mass
- 115.0092
- SMILES
- CN1C(=O)C=CS1
- InChIKey
- BEGLCMHJXHIJLR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C4H5NOS/c1-5-4(6)2-3-7-5/h2-3H,1H3
- PubChem CID
- 39800
Synonyms
- 2-methyl-1,2-thiazol-3(2H)-one
- 2-methyl-3-isothiazolone
- 2-Methyl-3(2H)-isothiazolone
- 2-Methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one
- 2-Methyl-4-isothiazoline-3-ketone
- 2-Methyl-4-isothiazoline-3-one
- 3(2H)-Isothiazolone, 2-methyl-
- n-methylisothiazolin-3-one
- N-methylisothiazolone
- Neolone 950
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- Colorless prisms
- Melting Point
- 50-51 °C
- Density
- 1.35 g/cm³ at 25 °C
- Vapour Pressure
- 0.062 mmHg at 25 °C
Source: PubChem CID 39800 (HSDB)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Methylisothiazolinone used for?
Methylisothiazolinone is primarily used as a powerful biocide and preservative in various industrial and personal care applications to control microbial growth.
What are the chemical formula and molecular weight of Methylisothiazolinone?
The chemical formula is C4H5NOS and the molecular weight is 115.15 g/mol.
How should Methylisothiazolinone be stored?
This product should be stored at ambient temperatures.
What is the hazard classification for this product?
Methylisothiazolinone is classified with the signal word Danger, indicating that appropriate safety precautions must be taken during handling.
Can Molekula supply Methylisothiazolinone in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply this product in various quantities ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.
What documentation comes with the order?
All orders are supplied with a Certificate of Analysis and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure full regulatory compliance.
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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.