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6-Methyl-2-thiouracil, 98%

CAS: 56-04-2 | C5H6N2OS | 142.18 g/mol

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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
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Description

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.
Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

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

Specifications

56-04-2
C5H6N2OS
50 g
14,6128
Soluble in ethanol. Slightly soluble in methanol,acetone,diethyl ether,water,ammonia and alkali hydroxides. Insoluble in benzene and chloroform.
CC1=CC(=O)NC(=S)N1
142.18
CHEBI:82346
98%
∼329°C (decomposition)
MFCD00006040
115648
methylthiouracil, 6-methyl-2-thiouracil, methiocil, 4-hydroxy-2-mercapto-6-methylpyrimidine, thimecil, thiomecil, thiothymin, alkiron, metacil, 2-mercapto-6-methylpyrimidin-4-ol
HWGBHCRJGXAGEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
6-methyl-2-sulfanylidene-1H-pyrimidin-4-one
667493
142.18
6-Methyl-2-thiouracil
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Safety and Handling

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H301-H351
Toxic if swallowed.
Suspected of causing cancer.

P201-P202-P264b-P270-P281-P301+P312-P308+P313-P330-P501c

H302-H351

EINECSNumber : 200-252-3

RTECSNumber : YR0875000

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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