4-Hydroxy-2-mercapto-6-methylpyrimidine, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 56-04-2
• Molecular Formula: C5H6N2OS
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 142.18
• MDL Number: MFCD00006040
• InChI Key: HWGBHCRJGXAGEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methylthiouracil, 6-methyl-2-thiouracil, methiocil, 4-hydroxy-2-mercapto-6-methylpyrimidine, thimecil, thiomecil, thiothymin, alkiron, metacil, 2-mercapto-6-methylpyrimidin-4-ol
• PubChem CID: 667493
• ChEBI: CHEBI:82346
• IUPAC Name: 6-methyl-2-sulfanylidene-1H-pyrimidin-4-one
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=O)NC(=S)N1

• Melting Point: 330.0°C
• Color: Colorless to Yellow
• Loss on Drying: 0.5% (105°C, 2 hrs) max.
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 97.5% min. (HPLC)
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Quantity: 2.5 kg
• Beilstein: 24,III,1289
• Merck Index: 15,6201
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: insoluble in water. Other solubilities: slightly soluble in alcohols,acetone,ether,nh3,insoluble in benzene,chloroform
• Formula Weight: 142.18
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Hydroxy-2-mercapto-6-methylpyrimidine

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 4-Hydroxy-2-mercapto-6-methylpyrimidine

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Carcinogenicity Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.

RUO – Research Use Only