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Propylthiouracil

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

6-Propyl-2-thiouracil, 2,3-Dihydro-6-propyl-2-thioxo-4(1H)-pyrimidinone, 4-Hydroxy-2-mercapto-6-propylpyrimidine

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H10N2OS
CAS Number:
51-52-5
Molecular Weight:
170.23
Beilstein:
130039
MDL number:
MFCD00006041
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329820187
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

description

enzyme inhibitor

API family

propylthiouracil

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

mp

218-220 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCCC1=CC(=O)NC(=S)N1

InChI

1S/C7H10N2OS/c1-2-3-5-4-6(10)9-7(11)8-5/h4H,2-3H2,1H3,(H2,8,9,10,11)

InChI key

KNAHARQHSZJURB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... DIO1(1733) , TPO(7173)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Propylthiouracil EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

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GHS08,GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H351

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Carc. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Eleni Memi et al.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM, 25(3-4), 331-343 (2012-07-10)
Antithyroid drugs (ATDs) have been widely and effectively used for the treatment of pediatric and adult thyrotoxicosis for more than a half century. Since the very beginning of ATD use, reports of hepatic dysfunction related to propylthiouracil (PTU) therapy have
Spiros Karras et al.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM, 25(7-8), 623-630 (2012-11-20)
Propylthiouracil (PTU), carbimazole (CMZ) and methimazole (MMI) are the most common drugs used today in cases of adolescent thyrotoxicosis. Skepticism has been growing regarding the use of PTU in childhood and its association with severe liver failure. The aim of
Daniel Glinoer et al.
Current opinion in endocrinology, diabetes, and obesity, 19(5), 402-407 (2012-07-24)
To bring to the attention of healthcare professionals the additional information on propylthiouracil (PTU)-related hepatotoxicity, based on a reanalysis of medical files reported to the Food and Drug Administration (1982-2008) for acute liver failure in PTU-treated hyperthyroid patients, and propose
Long-term propylthiouracil use and acute myeloid leukemia: a case report and review of the literature.
Daniele Focosi et al.
Annals of hematology, 87(3), 233-235 (2007-09-12)
A Rambaldi et al.
Liver, 21(6), 398-404 (2002-03-21)
The aim of this review was to determine the benefits and adverse effects of propylthiouracil for patients with alcoholic liver disease. Systematic Cochrane Review of randomised clinical trials. The Cochrane Hepato-Biliary Controlled Clinical Trials Register, The Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, and
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