Promotional price valid on web orders only. Your contract pricing may differ. Interested in signing up for a dedicated account number?
Learn More
  1. Home
  2. Products
  3. Chemicals
  4. Organic compounds
  5. Organosulfur Compounds
  6. Thioureas
  7. 2-Thiouracil, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

2-Thiouracil, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number AC151841000
Click to view available options
Quantity:
5 g
100 g
500 g
Packaging:
Glass bottle
Plastic bottle
141-90-2
C4H4N2OS
128.15
MFCD00006039
ZEMGGZBWXRYJHK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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
1269845
CHEBI:348530
2-sulfanylidene-1H-pyrimidin-4-one
O=C1NC(=S)NC=C1
141-90-2
C4H4N2OS
128.15
MFCD00006039
ZEMGGZBWXRYJHK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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
1269845
CHEBI:348530
2-sulfanylidene-1H-pyrimidin-4-one
O=C1NC(=S)NC=C1

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

TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
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 Plastic bottle
Quantity 100 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
Show More Show Less

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category GHS Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement:
Suspected of causing cancer.
Precautionary Statement GHS P Statement:
Use personal protective equipment as required.

WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.
EINECSNumber 205-508-8
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

Provide Content Correction

We continue to work to improve your shopping experience and your feedback regarding this content is very important to us. Please use the form below to provide feedback related to the content on this product.

Product Title

By clicking Submit, you acknowledge that you may be contacted by Fisher Scientific in regards to the feedback you have provided in this form. We will not share your information for any other purposes. All contact information provided shall also be maintained in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Cancel Submit