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Propylthiouracil

Catalog No. P838310 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 51-52-5 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
6-propyl-2-sulfanylidene-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidin-4-one
IUPAC Traditional name
propylthiouracil
Synonyms
Propyl-Thiorist
Procasil
NSC 70461
2-Mercapto-6-propylpyrimidin-4-ol
Propacil
Propycil
2,3-Dihydro-6-propyl-2-thioxo-4(1H)pyrimidinone
6-Propyl-2-thiouracil
2-Mercapto-4-hydroxy-6-n-propylpyrimidine
NSC 6498

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 51-52-5

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 219-221°C
Solubility DMSO
Solubility Methanol
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Storage Condition Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)
Antihyperthyroid. Has been used to promote fattening. This substance is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.

REFERENCES

  • Aboul-Enein, H.Y., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 6, 457 (1977)
  • Cooper, D.S., et al.: N. Engl. J. Med., 311, 1353 (1977)