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Methimazole

Catalog No. M260300 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 60-56-0 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
1-methyl-1H-imidazole-2-thiol
IUPAC Traditional name
2-mercapto-1-methylimidazole
Synonyms
Basolan
Thiamazole
Mercazole
1-Methylimidazole-2-thiol
1,3-Dihydro-1-methyl-2H-imidazole-2-thione
2-Mercapto-1-methylimidazole
Mercazolyl
Metazolo
Tapazole

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 60-56-0

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 138-140°C
Solubility Chloroform
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DETAILS

Description (English)
Methimazole is a thiourea antithyroid agent that prevents iodine organification, thus inhibiting the synthesis of thyroxine. Antihyperthyroid.

REFERENCES

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  • Aboul-Enein, H.Y., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 8, 351 (1973)
  • Cooper, D.S., et al.: N. Engl. J. Med., 311, 1353 (1973)
  • Atterwill, C.K., et al.: Food Chem. Toxicol., 29, 355 (1973)