Thiourea, 99%, extra pure, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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

Specifications

• 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 drum
• Linear Formula: H₂NCSNH₂
• Quantity: 5 kg
• 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: 12 g/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

RUO – Research Use Only