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

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.

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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.

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: ∼329°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 250 g
• 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

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