Thiourea, 99%, extra pure, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Thiourea, Thiocarbamide, CAS # 62-56-6, is an analogue of urea with a single sulfur-substituted oxygen.

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.

General description

• Thiourea is a derivative of the biological compound, urea
• Thiourea is highly toxic when it decomposes and acts as a carcinogen

Applications

• Thiourea can be used as a denaturant in lysis buffers and similar sample buffers that require solubilization of proteins
• Thiourea can act as an antioxidant and chromophore
• Thiourea can be used in the study of cellular redox, autophagy, and aging

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 62-56-6
• Molecular Formula: CH4N2S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 76.12
• MDL Number: MFCD00008067
• InChI Key: UMGDCJDMYOKAJW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: thiocarbamide, 2-thiourea, pseudothiourea, isothiourea, sulourea, 2-thiopseudourea, sulfourea, thiuronium, thiocarbonic acid diamide, urea, thio
• PubChem CID: 2723790
• ChEBI: CHEBI:36946
• IUPAC Name: thiourea
• SMILES: NC(N)=S

• Melting Point: 171.0°C to 175.0°C
• Color: White
• Loss on Drying: 0.5% max.
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 98.5% min. (Iodimetry)
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Linear Formula: H₂NCSNH₂
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 03, 180
• Fieser: 01,1164; 02,412; 03,290; 06,586; 11,519; 15,308
• Merck Index: 15, 9521
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 136g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: 12g/100g methanol (20°C),soluble in isopropylalcohol,butanol ,pentanol,sparingly soluble in ether
• Formula Weight: 76.12
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Grade: Extra Pure
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder or Crystals
• Chemical Name or Material: Thiourea

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Thiourea

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• Reproductive toxicity Category 2
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2

Hazard Statement

• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• H361d-Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.

Precautionary Statement

• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.

RUO – Research Use Only