Chemical Properties
White to Off-White Powder
Uses
2,4-Thiazolidinedione may be used in the synthesis of sixteen 5-arylidene-2,4-thiazolidinediones, via ultrasound-promoted aldol condensation reaction. It may be used as starting material for the synthesis of drugs with antihyperglycemic activity.
Definition
ChEBI: A thiazolidenedione carrying oxo substituents at positions 2 and 4.
General Description
2,4-Thiazolidinedione is a well-known peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR) activator. Its effect on aging process using kidneys from Fischer 344 rats has been reported. A library of conjugates of 2,4-thiazolidinedione has been synthesized by Knoevenagel condensation followed by reduction using hydrogen gas and Pd/C catalyst. Knoevenagel condensation of various aromatic aldehydes with 2,4-thiazolidinedione in polyethylene glycol-300 has been reported.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
