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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H10N2OS
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
170.23
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41106305
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.51
Recommended Products
biological source
synthetic (organic)
Assay
≥98%
form
powder
solubility
1 M NH4OH: 50 mg/mL, clear to slightly hazy, colorless to light yellow
SMILES string
CCCC1=CNC(=S)NC1=O
InChI
1S/C7H10N2OS/c1-2-3-5-4-8-7(11)9-6(5)10/h4H,2-3H2,1H3,(H2,8,9,10,11)
InChI key
RWJRFPUNLXBCML-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application
5-Propyl-2-thiouracil (PTU) is used to induce and study mechanisms of hypothyroidism at the levels of thyroid hormone biosynthesis and gene regulation.
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Carc. 2
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
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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