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6-Methyl-2-thiouracil, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number AAA17982A1
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Quantity:
50 g
250 g
1 kg
56-04-2
C5H6N2OS
142.18
MFCD00006040
HWGBHCRJGXAGEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
methylthiouracil, 6-methyl-2-thiouracil, methiocil, 4-hydroxy-2-mercapto-6-methylpyrimidine, thimecil, thiomecil, thiothymin, alkiron, metacil, 2-mercapto-6-methylpyrimidin-4-ol
667493
CHEBI:82346
6-methyl-2-sulfanylidene-1H-pyrimidin-4-one
CC1=CC(=O)NC(=S)N1
56-04-2
C5H6N2OS
142.18
MFCD00006040
HWGBHCRJGXAGEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
methylthiouracil, 6-methyl-2-thiouracil, methiocil, 4-hydroxy-2-mercapto-6-methylpyrimidine, thimecil, thiomecil, thiothymin, alkiron, metacil, 2-mercapto-6-methylpyrimidin-4-ol
667493
CHEBI:82346
6-methyl-2-sulfanylidene-1H-pyrimidin-4-one
CC1=CC(=O)NC(=S)N1

Description

6-Methyl-2-thiouracil is mainly used in surgical preparation of mild hyperthyroidism, thyroid storm, hyperthyroidism and postoperative treatment. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. It is used as a drug, which is applied to decrease the formation of stored thyroid hormone and thyroglobulin in the thyroid gland.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
6-Methyl-2-thiouracil is mainly used in surgical preparation of mild hyperthyroidism, thyroid storm, hyperthyroidism and postoperative treatment. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. It is used as a drug, which is applied to decrease the formation of stored thyroid hormone and thyroglobulin in the thyroid gland.

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol. Slightly soluble in methanol, acetone, diethyl ether, water, ammonia and alkali hydroxides. Insoluble in benzene and chloroform.

Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point ∼329°C (decomposition)
Quantity 1 kg
Beilstein 115648
Merck Index 14,6128
Solubility Information Soluble in ethanol. Slightly soluble in methanol,acetone,diethyl ether,water,ammonia and alkali hydroxides. Insoluble in benzene and chloroform.
Formula Weight 142.18
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material 6-Methyl-2-thiouracil

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H302-H351
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H301-H351
Toxic if swallowed.
Suspected of causing cancer.
Precautionary Statement P201-P202-P264b-P270-P281-P301+P312-P308+P313-P330-P501c
EINECSNumber 200-252-3
RTECSNumber YR0875000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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