Thiourea

Thiourea is an organosulfur compound with a variety of applications. It is structurally similar to urea, but with a sulfur atom replacing an oxygen atom.

Chemical Formula: CH₄N₂S

Appearance: A colorless, crystalline solid with a bitter taste.

Uses:

• Food Industry: It helps improve texture, enhance moisture retention, and maintain pH stability in food products.

• Fixing Agent: It is used as a fixing agent in black and white photography.

• Thickener: It can also act as a thickener in some food applications.

• Pesticide Formulations: Thiourea derivatives can be used in agrochemicals and pesticide formulations.

• Chemical Synthesis: Thiourea can be used as a raw material or intermediate in the synthesis of organic compounds.

• Mining Industry: Thiourea is used in gold and silver mining as a leaching agent or complexing agent to dissolve precious metals from ores and concentrates.

• Textile Care and Cleaning: Its derivatives can be used in textile care products, such as detergents and cleaning agents.