C3H7NS

C3H7NS is the empirical formula for several chemical compounds, all isomers of propanethioamide. This formula represents molecules containing three carbon atoms, seven hydrogen atoms, one nitrogen atom, and one sulfur atom. The specific arrangement of these atoms determines the compound's identity and properties.

One common isomer is propanethioamide, also known as 1-propanethioamide or propionamide thioanalogue. In this structure, the sulfur atom is double-bonded to the carbon atom of a propyl group, which is in turn bonded to an amine group. Propanethioamide is a solid at room temperature.

Another possibility is isopropanethioamide, also known as 2-propanethioamide. Here, the sulfur atom is double-bonded to a carbon atom that is part of an isopropyl group, with the nitrogen atom bonded to the same carbon. Isopropanethioamide is also typically a solid.

These compounds can be synthesized through various organic reactions, often involving the thionation of the corresponding amides. The reactivity of C3H7NS isomers is influenced by the presence of the thioamide functional group, which can undergo reactions such as hydrolysis and alkylation. Their applications are generally limited, though some thioamides have found use as intermediates in organic synthesis or in specialized chemical research. Due to their isomeric nature, properties like boiling point, melting point, and solubility can vary significantly between different C3H7NS compounds.