Prothyran

Safety (MSDS) data for 6-N-propyl-2-thiouracil

Safety (MSDS) data for 6-N-propyl-2-thiouracil

Hazard: harmful


General

    Synonyms: 4-hydroxy-2-mercapto-6-propylpyrimidine, 6-propyl-2-thio-2,4(1H,3H)pyrimdinedione, propylthiouracil, 6-propyl-2-thiouracil, 6-propylthiouracil, 2-mercapto-6-propylpyrimid-4-one, procasil, propacil, propycil, prothyran, PTU, prothiurone, prothycil, protiural, propyl-thiorist, thyreostat II
    Use: antithyroid agent
    Molecular formula: C7H10N2OS
    CAS No: 51-52-5
    EINECS No:

Physical data

    Appearance: white powder
    Melting point: 219 - 221 C
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    Water solubility: slight

Stability

    Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases. Light sensitive.

Toxicology

    Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin.

    Toxicity data
    (The meaning of any toxicological abbreviations which appear in this section is given here.)
    ORL-RAT LD50 1980 mg kg-1
    IPR-RAT LDLO 400 mg kg-1
    ORL-WMN TDLO 900 mg kg-1 /21w-i

    Risk phrases
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    R20 R21 R22.

Transport information

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    Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.

Personal protection

    Safety glasses. Do not breathe dust.

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This information was last updated on March 11, 2005. We have tried to make it as accurate and useful as possible, but can take no responsibility for its use, misuse, or accuracy. We have not verified this information, and cannot guarantee that it is up-to-date.