Xanthane hydride, also known as 3-amino-1,2,4-dithiazole-5-thione, is a crucial ingredient for oligonucleotide synthesis. It has a molecular formula of C2H2N2S3 and appears as yellow crystals. xanthane hydride is widely utilized in organic synthesis and plays a significant role as a sulfur reagent in the solid-phase synthesis of thioantisense oligonucleotides.
Xanthane Hydride is a dense, colorless gas that has an unpleasant smell. It can dissolve in water and is heavier than air. When exposed to low temperatures, Xanthane Hydride turns into a colorless liquid or solid, with a boiling point of -60.3°C and a melting point of -85.4°C. This unstable compound easily decomposes and does not have a smell. It has reducing properties and can react with various metals to form metal sulfides. Additionally, it can react with inorganic acids and bases to produce salts.
3-Imino-3H-1,2,4-dithiazole-5-thiol is used in preparation of amino dithiazole thione.
