Methylthiouracil CAS#: 56-04-2; ChemWhat Code: 52703
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | Methylthiouracil |
| Synonyms | LABOTEST-BB LT00848091;AURORA KA-4696;METHIOCIL;METHYLTHIOURACIL;2-THIO-6-METHYLURACIL;4-OXO-2-MERCAPTO-6-METHYLPYRIMIDINE;4-HYDROXY-2-MERCAPTO-6-METHYLPYRIMIDINE;4-HYDROXY-6-METHYL-2-THIOPYRIMIDINE |
| CAS Registry Number | 56-04-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H6N2OS |
| Molecular Weight | 142.18 |
| EINECS | 200-252-3 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | ~330 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
| form | Liquid |
| Color | Clear Colorless to yellow |
| Water Solubility | INSOLUBLE |
| Merck | 14,6128 |
| BRN | 115648 |
| Stability: | Stability Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, iodine, metals. |
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| NIST Chemistry Reference | 6-Methyl-2-thiouracil(56-04-2) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 4(1H)-Pyrimidinone, 2,3-dihydro-6-methyl-2-thioxo- (56-04-2) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | Xn,Xi |
| R Phrase | 22-40 |
| S Phrase | 36/37-45 |
| RIDADR | UN 3077 9 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | YR0875000 |
| Hazard Note | Irritant/Possible Carcinogen |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29335995 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 56-04-2(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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