Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
2295-31-0
Molecular Formula
C3H3NO2S
Molecular Weight
117.12 g/mol
Synonym

Thiazolidine-2,4-dione; 1,3-thiazolidine-2,4-dione

Keywords
Enzyme inhibitors
Heterocycles
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2,4-Thiazolidinedione (TZD) is a five-membered heterocyclic compound containing sulfur and nitrogen, with carbonyl groups at positions 2 and 4. It is an important chemical scaffold in medicinal chemistry. Its derivatives, such as Pioglitazone and Rosiglitazone, are used to treat type 2 diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity.