Basic information
- Name:
6H-Purin-6-one,1,2,3,9-tetrahydro-2-thioxo-
- Superlist Name:
- 2-Thioxanthine
- CAS No.:
2487-40-3
- Molecular Structure:

- Formula:
- C5H4N4OS
- Molecular Weight:
- 168.18
- Deleted CAS:
- 3240-64-0, 5167-21-5, 6050-40-4, 69-90-9
- Synonyms:
- 6H-Purin-6-one,1,2,3,7-tetrahydro-2-thioxo- (9CI);Xanthine, 2-thio- (6CI,7CI,8CI);2,3-Dihydro-2-thioxo-9H-purin-6(1H)-one;2-Mercapto-6-hydroxypurine;2-Mercaptohypoxanthine;2-Thio-6-hydroxypurine;2-Thioxanthine;6-Hydroxy-2-mercaptopurine;6-Hydroxypurine-2-thiol;NSC 36822;NSC 680828;
- EINECS:
- 219-636-7
- Risk Codes:
- 36/37/38
- Safety Description:
- 26-37 Details
Famous Chemical Enterprises
-
Livzon -
Total -
Shell -
Dupont -
Exxonmobil -
Akzonobel -
Basf -
Bayer -
BP
Please post your buying leads,so that our qualified suppliers will soon
contact you!
*Required Fields
Chemistry
IUPAC Name: 2-Thioxanthine
The MF of 2-Thioxanthine (2487-40-3) is C5H2N4OS.

The MW of 2-Thioxanthine (2487-40-3) is 166.16.
Synonyms of 2-Thioxanthine (2487-40-3): 1,2,3,7-Tetrahydro-2-thioxo-6h-purin-6-on ; 1,2,3,7-Tetrahydro-2-thioxo-6h-purin-6-one ; 2-Sulfanyl-9h-purin-6-ol ; 2-Thioxanthene;2-thio-xanthin ; 6H-Purin-6-one,1,2,3,7-tetrahydro-2-thioxo- ; Xanthine,2-thio-
Product Categories: Pyridines,Pyrimidines;Nucleosides, Nucleotides & Related Reagents,Purines and Pteredines;Biochemistry;Nucleobases and their analogs
Index of Refraction: 2.019
EINECS: 219-636-7
Density: 2.05 g/ml
Flash Point: 150 °C
Boiling Point: 324.4 °C
Melting Point: >300°C
Toxicity Data With Reference
| 1. | ipr-mus LD50:625 mg/kg | NTIS** National Technical Information Service. (Springfield, VA 22161) (Formerly U.S. Clearinghouse for Scientific and Technical Information) AD691-490 . |
Consensus Reports
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by intraperitoneal route. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of NOx and SOx.
Safety information of 2-Thioxanthine (2487-40-3):
Risk Statements
36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
Safety Statements
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
37 Wear suitable gloves
RTECS UP0825000

