56-04-2 Methylthiouracil

Name: Methylthiouracil
Synonyms:
Uracil,6-methyl-2-thio- (8CI);2-Mercapto-4-methyl-6-hydroxypyrimidine;2-Mercapto-6-methyl-4-pyrimidinol;2-Mercapto-6-methylpyrimidyl-4-one;2-Thio-6-methyluracil;4-Hydroxy-2-mercapto-6-methylpyrimidine;4-Methyl-2-thiouracil;6-Methyl-2-thiouracil;6-Methyl-4-oxo-2-thioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine;Alkiron;Basecil;Methiacil;Methicil;Methiocil;Muracil;NSC 193526;NSC 9378;Prostrumyl;Thimecil;Thiomidil;Thioryl;Thiothyron;Thiuryl;Thyreostat;Thyreostat I;Tiotiron;USAF-EK 6454;
CAS Number:56-04-2
Molecular Formula:C5H6N2OS
Molecular Weight:142.19
EINECS:200-252-3
Density:1.165
Boiling Point:342.3°Cat760mmHg
Flash Point:160.8°C
Safety Description:Confirmed carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic, neoplastigenic, tumorigenic, and teratogenic data. Poison by intraperitoneal route. Moderately toxic by ingestion. Human teratogenic and reproductive effects by an unspecified route: developmental abnormalities of the endocrine system and effects on newborn including neonatal measures or effects. Experimental reproductive effects. Used to treat hyperthyroidism. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of NOx and SOx.
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