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2-Thiobarbituric acid

≥98%

Synonym(s):

4,6-Dihydroxy-2-mercaptopyrimidine, 4,6-Dihydroxypyrimidine-2-thiol, TBA

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H4N2O2S
CAS Number:
504-17-6
Molecular Weight:
144.15
Beilstein:
120663
EC Number:
207-985-8
MDL number:
MFCD00006674
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
PubChem Substance ID:
24900285
NACRES:
NA.25
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Quality Level

100

Assay

≥98%

drug control

regulated under CDSA - not available from Sigma-Aldrich Canada

mp

245 °C (dec.) (lit.)

SMILES string

O=C1CC(=O)NC(=S)N1

InChI

1S/C4H4N2O2S/c7-2-1-3(8)6-4(9)5-2/h1H2,(H2,5,6,7,8,9)

InChI key

RVBUGGBMJDPOST-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

2-Thiobarbituric acid is a molecule made up of heteroatoms: nitrogen, sulphur and oxygen.[1]

Application

2-Thiobarbituric acid has been used to measure malondialdehyde (MDA) in lipid peroxidation assay.[2][3][4]

Biochem/physiol Actions

2-Thiobarbituric acid (TBA) is useful to quantitate lipopolysaccharides, carrageenan, and sialic acids. It is also used to detect lipid hydroperoxides and lipid oxidation.[5] It has applications in the field of medicine and biochemistry. TBA may possess the ability to prevent metal corrosion.[1]

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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BCCG7728
BCCD9501
BCCD1032

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The inhibition effect of 2-thiobarbituric acid on the corrosion performance of mild steel in HCl solutions
Kardas G
Materials Science, 41(3), 337-343 (2005)
Evaluation of three 2-thiobarbituric acid methods for the measurement of lipid oxidation in various meats and meat products
Ulu H
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