2-Thiouracil
SIGMA/T7750 - ≥99%
Synonym: 4-
CAS Number: 141-90-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H4N2OS
Molecular Weight: 128.15
EC Number: 205-508-8
MDL Number: MFCD00006039
Linear Formula: C4H4N2OS
Product Type: Chemical
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| assay | ≥99% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C4H4N2OS/c7-3-1-2-5-4( |
| InChI key | ZEMGGZBWXRYJHK-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | >300 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| SMILES string | O=C1NC(=S)NC=C1 |
| solubility | 1 M NaOH: 5 mg/mL, clear to very slightly hazy |
| 1 M NaOH: 50 mg/mL, colorless to faintly yellow |
| Application: | 2-Thiouracil has been used in the synthesis and characterization of silver colloid and film substrates and their applications in surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | 2-Thiouracil is a thio-derivative of uracil, a pyrimidine nucleobase. It acts as an anticancer, antithyroid, and antiviral agent. 2-Thiouracil is a selective melanoma-seeker and competitive inhibitor of neuronal nitric oxide synthase. It also forms complexes with transition metals such as gold (Au), Chromium (Cr), Zinc (Zn), and Silver (Ag). |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 25, 100, 250 g in poly bottle |
| Symbol |  GHS08 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H351 |
| Precautionary statements | P281 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 40 |
| Safety Statements | 36/37 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| mp | >300 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 41106305 |