| Product Name: | Methylthiouracil |
| Catalog Number: | M2844 |
| CAS Number: | 56-04-2 |
| Formula: | C5H6N2OS |
| Molecular Weight: | 142.18 |
| Solubility: | DMSO 24 mg/mL |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: | ![]() |
| QC Standard: | >99% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
| Description: | Methylthiouracil is an anti-thyroid agent. Methylthiouracil inhibits TNF-α and IL-6 production and NF-κB and ERK1/2 activation. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |