6-Methyl-2-Thiouracil 98.0%

98.0%


Synonym:  Methiocil
Linear Formula:  C5H6N2OS
Molecular Weight:  142.18g/mol
CAS Number: 56-04-2

Properties

Water Solubility Insoluble
Assay Purity >98%
Refractive index 1.638
B pt. 342.3℃ at 760 mmHg
M pt. ~330 ℃(dec.)(lit.)
Density 1.36 g/cm3

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302 - H351
Precautionary Statement  P201 - P301 + P312 + P330 - P308 + P313
Symbol
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29335995
Flash point 160.8℃
Storage Temp. Store at Room Temperature
Storage Class 9
Packaging Glass Bottle
UN Number 3077

Description

Application
6-Methyl-2-thiouracil can be used in Synthesis of luminescent gold(I) thiouracilate complexes as emissive materials. Synthesis of S-dihydro-alkylthio-benzyl-oxopyrimidines (S-DABOs) based anti-HIV agents. Synthesis of uracil-containing histone deacetylase inhibitors.

Purpose
For R&D use onlynot for drug household or other uses.

General Description
6-Methyl-2-thiouracil possesses antithyroid activity.