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Methyl Isothiocyanate (Cat No.: R044838) is a volatile, colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pungent odor, having the formula CH₃NCS. It is widely used as a soil fumigant and pesticide, especially for controlling nematodes, fungi, and weed seeds. As a reactive intermediate, it is also employed in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. MITC is highly toxic and poses inhalation and skin exposure risks, necessitating strict safety measures during handling, including protective equipment and proper ventilation in work environments.
| CAS Number | 556-61-6 |
| Synonyms | Isothiocyanato-methane; Isothiocyanic Acid Methyl Ester; Capparin; Isothiocyanatomethane; Isothocyanatomethane; MIT; MIT (Pesticide); Methyl Isothiocyanide; Methyl Mustard; Methyl Mustard Oil; Methyl Thioisocyanate; Morton EP-161E; Trapex; Trapex (So |
| Molecular Formula | C2H3NS |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | -20°C |
| IUPAC Name | methylimino(sulfanylidene)methane |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C2H3NS/c1-3-2-4/h1H3 |
| InChIKey | LGDSHSYDSCRFAB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CN=C=S |
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