2-(Methylthio)thiophene is used as an intermediate in synthetic chemistry. It is also used in the preparation of 2-thiocyanato-thiophene by reaction with cyanogen iodide using sodium methylmercatide as a reagent.
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Applications2-(Methylthio)thiophene is used as an intermediate in synthetic chemistry. It is also used in the preparation of 2-thiocyanato-thiophene by reaction with cyanogen iodide using sodium methylmercatide as a reagent.
NotesIncompatible with oxidizing agents.