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2-Thiouracil, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Description

2-Thiouracil, Thiouracil or 4-Hydroxy-2-mercaptopyrimidine, CAS # 141-90-2, is the modified analog of the nucleotide base, uracil.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

General description


• 2-Thiouracil (Thiouracil or 4-Hydroxy-2-mercaptopyrimidine) is a nucleotide analog with a C-2 thioxo substitution
• 2-Thiouracil is a melanocyte suppressor and thyroid inhibitor


Applications
• 2-Thiouracil can be used to inhibit nitric oxide synthase and suppresses nitric oxide signaling in vitro
• 2-Thiouracil can be used for labeling of RNA in vitro
• 2-Thiouracil is intended for research applications only

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 141-90-2
Molecular Formula C4H4N2OS
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 128.15
MDL Number MFCD00006039
InChI Key ZEMGGZBWXRYJHK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 2-thiouracil, thiouracil, 4-hydroxy-2-mercaptopyrimidine, antagothyroid, antagothyroil, deracil, nobilen, 2-thioxo-2,3-dihydropyrimidin-4 1h-one, 2-mercaptopyrimidin-4-ol, 2-mercapto-4-hydroxypyrimidine
PubChem CID 1269845
ChEBI CHEBI:348530
IUPAC Name 2-sulfanylidene-1H-pyrimidin-4-one
SMILES O=C1NC(=S)NC=C1

Specifications

CAS Min % 98.5
CAS Max % 100.0
Melting Point >300.0°C
Color White to Cream
Loss on Drying 0.5% max. (105°C, 3 hrs)
Infrared Spectrum Authentic
Assay Percent Range 98.5% min. (HPLC)
Packaging Glass bottle
Quantity 5 g
Beilstein 24, 323
Merck Index 15, 9520
Solubility Information Solubility in water: 0.5g/L. Other solubilities: soluble in alkaline solutions
Formula Weight 128.15
Percent Purity 99%
Physical Form Fine Crystalline Powder
Chemical Name or Material 2-Thiouracil
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RUO – Research Use Only

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