2-Pyridinethiol N-oxide
Agent Name
2-Pyridinethiol N-oxide
CAS Number
1121-31-9
Formula
C5-H5-N-O-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Pyridinethiol, 1-oxide; 2-Mercaptopyridine monoxide; Pyridine-2-thiol N-oxide; [ChemIDplus] 2-Mercaptopyridine-N-oxide; [MSDSonline]
Category
Thiols
Description
Black or grey crystalline powder with a stench; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
The zinc salt of 2-Pyridinethiol N-oxide is used as a fungicide; [Ullmann]
Comments
An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "THIOLS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
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