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Sigma-Aldrich

Thiourea

ACS reagent

Synonym(s):

Sulfourea, Thiocarbamide

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Linear Formula:
NH2CSNH2
CAS Number:
62-56-6
Molecular Weight:
76.12
Beilstein:
605327
EC Number:
200-543-5
MDL number:
MFCD00008067
UNSPSC Code:
12352100

grade

ACS reagent

ign. residue

≤0.1%

loss

≤0.5% loss on drying

mp

170-176 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

NC(N)=S

InChI

1S/CH4N2S/c2-1(3)4/h(H4,2,3,4)

InChI key

UMGDCJDMYOKAJW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Chaotropic agent; strong denaturant. Increases solubility and recovery of proteins
Used in the formation of thiols from alkyl halides.

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H351,H361fd,H411

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Carc. 2 - Repr. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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01722TT
21005HO
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18519TA
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