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How are thiirane-containing compounds used as bactericides or tuberculosis-growth inhibitors?
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heterocyclic compound
There are many different sulfur-containing heterocycles. One of the best known is thiophene, C4H4S, derivatives of which occur as plant pigments and as other natural products such as biotin.
Molecules containing thiirane rings are noted for being more bactericidal than those containing oxirane rings due to the inherent strain of the three-membered ring, which makes them highly reactive toward nucleophilic attack.1
Regarding their specific medical applications, certain thiirane derivatives have been utilized as tuberculostats, which are drugs that inhibit the growth of the bacteria responsible for tuberculosis.1