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P7629

Sigma-Aldrich

N-Phenylthiourea

≥98%

Synonym(s):

1-Phenyl-2-thiourea, PTU, Phenylthiocarbamide

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Linear Formula:
C6H5NHCSNH2
CAS Number:
103-85-5
Molecular Weight:
152.22
Beilstein:
907309
EC Number:
203-151-2
MDL number:
MFCD00004933
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
57654544
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

≥98%

form

powder

mp

145-150 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

NC(=S)Nc1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C7H8N2S/c8-7(10)9-6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5H,(H3,8,9,10)

InChI key

FULZLIGZKMKICU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... EPHX2(2053)
mouse ... Ephx2(13850)

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Application

N-Phenylthiourea can be used as a reactant to synthesize:
  • Thiazoles via solvent- and catalyst-free condensation with halo ketones.
  • Formamidine disulfides via oxidation.
  • Luminescent copper(I) cyanide-based coordination polymers.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H300,H317

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 1 Oral - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Oxidative conversion of thiourea and N-substituted thioureas into formamidine disulfides with acidified chloramine-T: a kinetic and mechanistic approach
Shubha J, et al.
Journal of Sulfur Chemistry, 30, 490-499 (2009)
Solvent-free synthesis of luminescent copper (I) coordination polymers with thiourea derivatives
Grifasi F, et al.
Crystal Growth & Design, 15, 2929-2939 (2015)
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