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6-Methyl-2-thiouracil, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A1798230
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.
Applications6-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
| 6-Methyl-2-thiouracil | |
| ∼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 |
| 56-04-2 | |
| C5H6N2OS | |
| 250 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% |
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 |
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
RUO – Research Use Only