Thiourea, 99%, extra pure, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Thiourea, Thiocarbamide, CAS # 62-56-6, is an analogue of urea with a single sulfur-substituted oxygen.

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General description

• Thiourea is a derivative of the biological compound, urea
• Thiourea is highly toxic when it decomposes and acts as a carcinogen

Applications

• Thiourea can be used as a denaturant in lysis buffers and similar sample buffers that require solubilization of proteins
• Thiourea can act as an antioxidant and chromophore
• Thiourea can be used in the study of cellular redox, autophagy, and aging

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

62-56-6

Molecular Formula

CH4N2S

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

76.12

MDL Number

MFCD00008067

InChI Key

UMGDCJDMYOKAJW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

thiocarbamide, 2-thiourea, pseudothiourea, isothiourea, sulourea, 2-thiopseudourea, sulfourea, thiuronium, thiocarbonic acid diamide, urea, thio

PubChem CID

2723790

ChEBI

CHEBI:36946

IUPAC Name

thiourea

SMILES

NC(N)=S

Melting Point

171.0°C to 175.0°C

Color

White

Loss on Drying

0.5% max.

Infrared Spectrum

Authentic

Assay Percent Range

98.5% min. (Iodimetry)

Packaging

Plastic bottle

Linear Formula

H₂NCSNH₂

Quantity

500 g

Beilstein

03, 180

Fieser

01,1164; 02,412; 03,290; 06,586; 11,519; 15,308

Merck Index

15, 9521

Solubility Information

Solubility in water: 136g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: 12g/100g methanol (20°C),soluble in isopropylalcohol,butanol ,pentanol,sparingly soluble in ether

Formula Weight

76.12

Percent Purity

99%

Grade

Extra Pure

Physical Form

Crystalline Powder or Crystals

Chemical Name or Material

Thiourea

Hazard Category

GHS Signal Word: Warning

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
Suspected of causing cancer.
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
Harmful if swallowed.

Precautionary Statement

GHS P Statement
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Use personal protective equipment as required.
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep

EINECSNumber

200-543-5

SDS

Hazard Category

GHS Signal Word: Warning

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
Suspected of causing cancer.
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
Harmful if swallowed.

Precautionary Statement

GHS P Statement
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Use personal protective equipment as required.
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep

EINECSNumber

200-543-5

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only