Methimazole
Methimazole (Thiamazole) is a hepatotoxic antithyroid agent used to induce and study hyperthyroidism in experimental models. It is widely applied in both in vitro and in vivo research to investigate thyroid hormone synthesis, drug-induced liver injury, and autoimmune thyroid disease mechanisms.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
60-56-0
Product Name Alternative
Cytotoxicity, antithyroid, hepatotoxicity, hepatocytes, Inhibitor, Methimazole, inhibit, Tapazole, THR, Thiamazole, Thyroid hormone receptor, Thyroidhormonereceptor (THR), Thyroidhormonereceptor, Thyroid peripheral conversion, Thyroid hormone receptor (THR)
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
99.21% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
H2O:21 mg/mL (183.94 mM) ;10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (17.52 mM) ; DMSO:60 mg/mL (525.53 mM) ; Ethanol:22 mg/mL (192.7 mM)
Smiles
CN1C=CN=C1S
Molecular Formula
C4H6N2S
Molecular Weight
114.17
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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