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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)

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.

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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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JAN Code

P0643-VAR:
P0643-BULK:
P0643-250MG:
P0643-1G:
P0643-100MG:

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