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N-Phenylthiourea, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
N-phenylthiourea is used in paternity testing prior to the advent of DNA testing. It inhibits melanogenesis and is used to grow transparent fish. It is also used as a repellent for rat, rabbits, weasels and also in medical genetics.
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N-phenylthiourea is used in paternity testing prior to the advent of DNA testing. It inhibits melanogenesis and is used to grow transparent fish. It is also used as a repellent for rat, rabbits, weasels and also in medical genetics.
Solubility
Soluble in hot water and alcohol.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.
Specifications
Melting Point
149°C to 153°C
Odor
Odorless
Quantity
250 g
UN Number
UN2811
Beilstein
907309
Merck Index
14,7315
Solubility Information
Soluble in hot water and alcohol.
Formula Weight
152.21
Percent Purity
97%
Chemical Name or Material
N-Phenylthiourea
Hazard Category
H300-H317
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H300
Fatal if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement
P261-P264b-P270-P272-P280g-P301+P310-P302+P352-P330-P333+P313-P363-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber
203-151-2
RTECSNumber
YU1400000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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