2-Thiouracil
2-Thiouracil (Deracil) is a thio-modified analog of uracil used as an anti-hyperthyroid agent in research. It serves as a tool compound for studying thyroid hormone biosynthesis inhibition in both in vitro enzymatic assays and in vivo animal models of hyperthyroidism.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
141-90-2
Product Name Alternative
Deracil, antithyroid, 2Thiouracil, 2-Thiouracil, 2 Thiouracil, nNOS, NO Synthase, NOSynthase, melanin, growing, seeker, Thiouracil, THR, Thyroid hormone receptor (THR), Thyroid peripheral conversion, Thyroid hormone receptor, Thyroidhormonereceptor, Thyroidhormonereceptor (THR)
Field of Research
Immunology & Inflammation, Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
99.33% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:3.3 mg/mL (25.75 mM) ; DMSO:55 mg/mL (429.18 mM) ; Ethanol:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble) ; H2O:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble)
Smiles
SC1=NC=CC (=O) N1
Molecular Formula
C4H4N2OS
Molecular Weight
128.15
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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