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2-Mercapto-1-methylimidazole, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 10275220
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Description

2-Mercapto-1-methylimidazole, CAS # 60-56-0, also known as methimazole, is a thyroid hormone antagonist used to study the treatment of thyroid disorders.

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-Mercapto-1-methylimidazole, also known as methimazole, is an antithyroid medication
• Methimazole works by inhibiting the enzyme thyroid peroxidase (TPO), which is responsible for synthesizing the thyroid hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) from the precursor thyroglobulin
Applications
• Methimazole has been used in laboratory settings to model olfactory epithelial degeneration
• May be used to study disruptions in iodide metabolism
• Methimazole has been used in Pharmacokinetics studies in the laboratory
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 60-56-0
Molecular Formula C4H6N2S
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 114.17
MDL Number MFCD00179321
InChI Key PMRYVIKBURPHAH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym methimazole, thiamazole, 2-mercapto-1-methylimidazole, tapazole, mercazolyl, 1-methylimidazole-2-thiol, mercazole, metazolo, methimazol, thiamazol
PubChem CID 1349907
ChEBI CHEBI:50673
IUPAC Name 3-methyl-1H-imidazole-2-thione
SMILES CN1C=CNC1=S

Specifications

Melting Point 140.0°C to 145.0°C
Color Cream to White
Boiling Point 280.0°C
Flash Point >100°C
Loss on Drying 1% (105°C, 2 hrs) max.
Infrared Spectrum Authentic
Assay Percent Range 98%
Packaging Glass bottle
Quantity 25 g
Beilstein 24,17
Merck Index 15,6043
Solubility Information Solubility in water: soluble. Other solubilities: soluble in ethanol and acetone,sparingly soluble in ether,petr. ether,benzene
Formula Weight 114.16
Percent Purity 98%
Physical Form Crystalline Powder
Chemical Name or Material 2-Mercapto-1-methylimidazole
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • 2-Mercapto-1-methylimidazole
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Reproductive toxicity Category 2
  • Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
 Hazard Statement
  • H361fd-Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
  • H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P272-Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

RUO – Research Use Only

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