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P0643

Sigma-Aldrich

5-Propyl-2-thiouracil

≥98%

Synonym(s):

PTU

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H10N2OS
CAS Number:
2954-52-1
Molecular Weight:
170.23
MDL number:
MFCD00057340
UNSPSC Code:
41106305
PubChem Substance ID:
24898118
NACRES:
NA.51

biological source

synthetic (organic)

Quality Level

100

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.

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H351

Precautionary Statements

P281

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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MKCM8855
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