Technical Data

274865
CAS Number
22232-54-8
Grade
Highly Purified
MDL Number
MFCD00027421
Molecular Formula
C₇H₁₀N₂O₂S
Molecular Weight
186.23
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
4°C
Carbimazole
2,3-Dihydro-3-methyl-2-thioxo-1H-imidazole-1-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 3-Methyl-2-thioxo-4-imidazoline-1-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 1-Ethoxycarbonyl-3-|methyl-2-thio-4-imidazoline; 1-Methyl-3-carbethoxy-2-thioglyoxalone; 3-Carbethoxymercapto-1-methylimidazole; Neo-Thyreostat; Neomercazole; Tyrazol;

Carbimazole, a prodrug of Methimazole , is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.

Synonyms
2,3-Dihydro-3-methyl-2-thioxo-1H-imidazole-1-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 3-Methyl-2-thioxo-4-imidazoline-1-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 1-Ethoxycarbonyl-3- methyl-2-thio-4-imidazoline; 1-Methyl-3-carbethoxy-2-thioglyoxalone; 3-Carbethoxymercapto-1-methylimidazole; Neo-Thyreostat; Neomercazole; Tyrazol;
CAS No
22232-54-8
Molecular Formula
C₇H₁₀N₂O₂S
Molecular Weight
186.23
Appearance
White to off-white powder
Purity
≥98% (HPLC)
Melting Point
122-125°C
Solubility
Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Sparingly)
Storage and Stability
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.

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

References
Marchant, B., et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., 45, 1187 (1977)
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