Methimazole

016112

CAS Number

60-56-0

Grade

Highly Purified

Molecular Formula

C4H6N2S

Molecular Weight

114.17

EU Commodity Code

38220090

Shipping Temp

Storage Temp

4°C

1,3-Dihydro-1-methyl-2H-imidazole-2-thione; 1-Methylimidazole-2-thiol; 2-Mercapto-1-methylimidazole; Mercazolyl; Thiamazole; Basolan; Mercazole; Metazolo; Tapazole;

Methimazole is a thiourea antithyroid agent that prevents iodine organification, thus inhibiting the synthesis of thyroxine. Antihyperthyroid.

Form

White Solid

Melting Point

138-140°C

Solubility

Chloroform

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References

Sitar, D.S., et al.: J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 184, 432 (1973), Aboul-Enein, H.Y., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 8, 351 (1979), Cooper, D.S., et al.: N. Engl. J. Med., 311, 1353 (1984), Atterwill, C.K., et al.: Food Chem. Toxicol., 29, 355 (1991),

USBio References

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