Methylisothiazolinone
Created:
12/8/25
Submitted:
10/7/26
Published:
10/7/26
39800-bas-color-print_cautionAtoms shown as ball-and-stick (geometry appears faceted on screen; apply smooth normals in Blender or similar to improve visualization; generally smooth when 3D printed) with standard colors. 3D printable, with caution, using certain 3D printers.
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Methylisothiazolinone is a 1,2-thazole that is 4-isothiazolin-3-one bearing a methyl group on the nitrogen atom. It is a powerful biocide and preservative and is the minor active ingredient in the commercial product KathonTM. It has a role as an antimicrobial agent, an antifungal agent and an antifouling biocide.
