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Sigma-Aldrich

Carbimazole

≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

1-Ethoxycarbonyl-3-methyl-2-thio-4-imidazoline, 1-Methyl-3-carbethoxy-2-thioglyoxalone, 2,3-Dihydro-3-methyl-2-thioxo-1H-imidazole-1-carboxylic acid ethyl ester, Athyromazole, Carbethoxymethimazole, Carbimazol, Ethyl 3-methyl-2-thioimidazoline-1-carboxylate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H10N2O2S
CAS Number:
22232-54-8
Molecular Weight:
186.23
EC Number:
244-854-4
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

color

white to beige

solubility

DMSO: 5 mg/mL, clear (warmed)

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C7H10N2O2S/c1-3-11-7(10)9-5-4-8(2)6(9)12/h4-5H,3H2,1-2H3

InChI key

CFOYWRHIYXMDOT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Biochem/physiol Actions

Carbimazole is a pro-drug of methimazole that is an inhibitor of thyroid enzyme thyroperoxidase. Carbimazole is used to treat hyperthyroidism. Also, carbimazole induces phosphorylation of eukaryotic elongation factor eEF2.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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E T Bell et al.
The Journal of small animal practice, 53(11), 661-663 (2012-09-11)
A 12-year-old female neutered ragdoll crossbred cat was presented for investigation of generalised weakness and regurgitation. The cat was being treated with transdermal methimazole for hyper-thyroidism, which had been diagnosed 10 weeks previously. An acetylcholine receptor antibody titre was consistent
Iodinated contrast-induced thyrotoxicosis.
Paul Dunne et al.
CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne, 185(2), 144-147 (2012-11-14)
Franz Ludwig Dumoulin et al.
BMJ case reports, 2012, doi:10-doi:10 (2012-05-19)
A middle aged woman, previously healthy with the exception of mild seasonal asthma was presented with signs of acute hepatitis. The further investigation showed acute hepatitis E virus infection associated with autoimmune thyroiditis. Treatment was started with propranolol and carbimazol
Adoree Yi Ying Lim et al.
Singapore medical journal, 54(7), e133-e136 (2013-08-01)
A 24-year-old Chinese woman with Graves' disease presented with myositis two months after treatment with carbimazole. The patient's myositis resolved with hydration and cessation of carbimazole. No other causes of myositis were found, and a change in the medication to
Nishikant Damle et al.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM, 24(11-12), 1051-1054 (2012-02-09)
Autonomously functioning thyroid nodules (AFTN) are extremely rare in children. Malignancy may be rarely found in hyperfunctioning 'hot' nodules in adults. However, there are limited reports of AFTNs in young children presenting as or developing malignancy in future. We report
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