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Thiomorpholinones (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

1,4-thiazaperhydroin-3-ones; 3-thiomorpholinone; 3-thiomorpholinones; CAS number: 20196-21-8; thiomorpholin-3-ones, 1,4-tetrahydrothiazine-3-ones

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

"Thio" refers to sulphur as a constituent of the molecule, "morpholinone" refers to a heterocyclic ketone with the molecular formula: C4H7NO2. The saturated six-membered ring of thiomorpholinone contains both an ether group and an integrated sulphur atom (whereas morpholinone contains a secondary amine group (see morpholinones below).

Thiomorpholinones are used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an antioxidant: (even in low concentrations it prevents or delays the decomposition of active agents and additives in extemporaneous formulations)

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer