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Usage

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
3,4-Epithiobutanenitrile is used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals for its ability to contribute to the development of new drugs and therapeutic agents. Its chemical properties make it a valuable building block in the creation of complex organic molecules with potential medicinal applications.
Used in Agrochemical Industry:
In the agrochemical sector, 3,4-Epithiobutanenitrile serves as an essential intermediate in the production of various agrochemicals, including pesticides and herbicides. Its role in these applications is crucial for enhancing crop protection and increasing agricultural productivity.
Used in Dye, Flavor, and Fragrance Industries:
3,4-Epithiobutanenitrile is utilized as a building block in the manufacturing of dyes, flavors, and fragrances, where its unique chemical structure contributes to the creation of a wide range of colorants, taste modifiers, and scent compounds for various consumer products.

InChI:InChI=1/C4H5NS/c5-2-1-4-3-6-4/h4H,1,3H2

Upstream product

• 3952-98-5 sinigrin 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

INTERACTIONS OF THIOGLUCOSIDE GLUCOHYDROLASE AND EPITHIOSPECIFIER PROTEIN OF CRUCIFEROUS PLANTS TO FORM 1-CYANOEPITHIOALKANES

Allylglucosinolate is converted to 1-cyano-2,3-epithiopropane by interaction of the thioglucoside glucohydrolase and epithiospecifier protein from several genera: Brassica, Crambe, Armoracia and Sinapis.The interactions occur across genetic lines, indicating non-specific requirements for epithiospecifier protein and thioglucoside glucohydrolase.Key Word Index - Cruciferae; thioglucoside glucohydrolase; thioglucosidase; epithiospecifier protein; glucosinolate; 1-cyanoepithioalkanes; 1-cyano-2,3-epithiopropane.

INTERACTIONS OF A FUNGAL THIOGLUCOSIDE GLUCOHYDROLASE AND CRUCIFEROUS PLANT EPITHIOSPECIFIER PROTEIN TO FORM 1-CYANOEPITHIOALKANES: IMPLICATIONS OF AN ALLOSTERIC MECHANISM

Allylglucosinolate is converted to 1-cyano-2,3-epithiopropane by interaction of the thioglucoside glucohydrolase from the fungus Aspergillus sydowi QM 31c and the epithiospecifier protein from Crambe abyssinica.The kinetic evidence presented supports the hypothesis that the epithiospecifier protein interacts with thioglucoside glucohydrolase in allosteric manner.Key Word Index - Crambe abyssinica; Cruciferae; Aspergillus sydowi; thioglucoside glucohydrolase; thioglucosidase; epithiospecifier protein; crucifer; glucosinolate; 1-cyanoepithioalkanes; 1-cyano-2,3-epithiopropane.

THE INTRAMOLECULAR FORMATION OF EPITHIOALKANENITRILES FROM ALKENYLGLUCOSINOLATES BY CRAMBE ABYSSINICA SED FLOUR

Enzymatic degradations of mixtures of potassium 3-butenylglucosinolate and allylglucosinolate by aqueous suspensions of Crambe abyssinica seed flour led to the formation of 4,5-epithiopentanenitrile and essentially unlabelled 3,4-epithiobutanenitrile.The formation of epithioalkanenitriles from alkenylglucosinolates is, therefore deduced to be an intramolecular process. -- Key Word Index - Crambe abyssinica; Cruciferae; allylglucosinolate; 3-butenylglucosinolate; 3,4-epithiobutanenitrile; 4,5-epithiopentanenitrile; sinigrin; episulphide; thiirane; biosynthesis.