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Propylthiouracil

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

6-Propyl-2-thiouracil, 2,3-Dihydro-6-propyl-2-thioxo-4(1H)-pyrimidinone, 4-Hydroxy-2-mercapto-6-propylpyrimidine

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H10N2OS
CAS Number:
51-52-5
Molecular Weight:
170.23
Beilstein:
130039
MDL number:
MFCD00006041
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329820187
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

description

enzyme inhibitor

API family

propylthiouracil

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

mp

218-220 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCCC1=CC(=O)NC(=S)N1

InChI

1S/C7H10N2OS/c1-2-3-5-4-6(10)9-7(11)8-5/h4H,2-3H2,1H3,(H2,8,9,10,11)

InChI key

KNAHARQHSZJURB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... DIO1(1733) , TPO(7173)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Propylthiouracil EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

Health hazardExclamation mark
GHS08,GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H351

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Carc. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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