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CAS No.: | 56-04-2 |
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Name: | Methylthiouracil |
Article Data: | 62 |
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Molecular Structure: | |
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Formula: | C5H6N2OS |
Molecular Weight: | 142.181 |
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; |
EINECS: | 200-252-3 |
Density: | 1.36 g/cm3 |
Melting Point: | ~330 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
Boiling Point: | 342.3 °C at 760 mmHg |
Flash Point: | 160.8 °C |
Solubility: | INSOLUBLE |
Appearance: | white powder |
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Risk Codes: | 22-40 |
Safety: | 36/37-45 |
PSA: | 80.74000 |
LogP: | 0.74090 |
Conditions | Yield |
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With potassium hydroxide In ethanol at 125℃; under 15514.9 Torr; for 0.416667h; Biginelli condensation; Microwave irradiation; Inert atmosphere; | 94.6% |
With potassium hydroxide In ethanol at 80℃; for 5h; | 91% |
With sodium formate In methanol for 7h; Heating; | 90% |
Conditions | Yield |
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Stage #1: 5-acetyl-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione With alcohol Microwave irradiation; Stage #2: thiourea for 0.05h; Microwave irradiation; | 70% |
Conditions | Yield |
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for 0.0666667h; microwave irradiation; | 62% |
In dimethylsulfoxide-d6 at 22 - 28℃; Mechanism; | |
Heating; |
2-{[2-(4-bromophenyl)-2-oxoethyl]sulfanyl}-6-methylpyrimidin-4(3H)-one
A
6-methyl-2-thiouracil
C
(E,Z)-2-[2-(4-bromophenyl)-2-oxoethylidene]-6-methyl-2,3-dihydropyrimidin-4(1H)-one
Conditions | Yield |
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at 180 - 200℃; neat (no solvent); | A 47% B 16% C 9% |
6-methyl-2-((2-oxo-2-phenylethyl)thio)pyrimidin-4(3H)-one
A
6-methyl-2-thiouracil
B
8-benzoyl-4-methyl-7-[(4-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-2-yl)methyl]-6-phenylpyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrimidin-2(1H)-one
C
(E,Z)-6-methyl-2-(2-oxo-2-phenylethylidene)-2,3-dyhydropyrimidin-4(1H)-one
Conditions | Yield |
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at 180 - 200℃; neat (no solvent); | A n/a B 21% C 12% |
Conditions | Yield |
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With methanol |
Conditions | Yield |
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With sodium |
Conditions | Yield |
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With paraffin oil |
7-methyl-5H-1,3,4-thiadiazolo<3,2-a>pirimidin-5-one
6-methyl-2-thiouracil
Conditions | Yield |
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With hydrogenchloride In methanol for 336h; Ambient temperature; |
The Methylthiouracil, also known as 4-Hydroxy-2-mercapto-6-methylpyrimidine, is an organic compound with the formula C5H6N2OS. It belongs to the product category of Pyrimidine. Its EINECS registry number is 200-252-3. With the CAS registry number 56-04-2, its IUPAC name is 6-methyl-2-sulfanylidene-1H-pyrimidin-4-one. What's more, this chemical is a white powder. It is mainly used as surgical preparation of mild hyperthyroidism, thyroid storm, hyperthyroidism and postoperative treatment.
Physical properties of Methylthiouracil: (1)ACD/LogP: 0.31; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 0.31; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 0.24; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1.01; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 35.06; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 29.79; (8)#H bond acceptors: 3; (9)#H bond donors: 2; (10)Index of Refraction: 1.638; (11)Molar Refractivity: 37.36 cm3; (12)Molar Volume: 103.9 cm3; (13)Surface Tension: 63 dyne/cm; (14)Density: 1.36 g/cm3; (15)Flash Point: 160.8 °C; (16)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 60.93 kJ/mol; (17)Boiling Point: 342.3 °C at 760 mmHg; (18)Vapour Pressure: 3.83E-05 mmHg at 25°C.
Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by acetoacetic acid ethyl ester and thiourea. This reaction will need 4 min with microwave irradiation. The yield is about 69%.
Uses of Methylthiouracil: The drug acts to decrease the formation of stored thyroid hormone, as thyroglobulin in the thyroid gland. The clinical effects of the drug to treat the hyperthyroid state can have a lag period of up to two weeks, depending on the stores of thyroglobulin and other factors.
When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical may cause damage to health. It may cause inflammation to the skin or other mucous membranes. In addition, it is harmful if swallowed. Whenever you will contact it, please wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)Canonical SMILES: CC1=CC(=O)NC(=S)N1
(2)InChI: InChI=1S/C5H6N2OS/c1-3-2-4(8)7-5(9)6-3/h2H,1H3,(H2,6,7,8,9)
(3)InChIKey: HWGBHCRJGXAGEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
The toxicity data is as follows:
Organism | Test Type | Route | Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) | Effect | Source |
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mouse | LD50 | intraperitoneal | 200mg/kg (200mg/kg) | National Technical Information Service. Vol. AD277-689, | |
mouse | LD50 | oral | 2125mg/kg (2125mg/kg) | Pharmaceutical Chemistry Journal Vol. 30, Pg. 320, 1996. | |
rabbit | LDLo | oral | 2500mg/kg (2500mg/kg) | "Merck Index; an Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals", 11th ed., Rahway, NJ 07065, Merck & Co., Inc. 1989Vol. 11, Pg. 963, 1989. | |
rat | LD50 | intraperitoneal | 920mg/kg (920mg/kg) | LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: OTHER CHANGES | Farmaco, Edizione Scientifica. Vol. 13, Pg. 882, 1958. |
rat | LD50 | oral | 1500mg/kg (1500mg/kg) | Nature. Vol. 157, Pg. 659, 1946. |