Thiourea is used in biochemistry to increase the solubility (and resolution) of membrane proteins in two-dimensional electrophoresis. Thiourea is also used to treat thyrotoxicosis, a hypermetabolic clinical syndrome that is induced by multiple causes (Graves disease, hyperthyroidism, etc.). Synonyms: Thiopseudourea, 2-Thiourea, Isothiourea, NSC 5033, Pseudothiourea, THU, Thiocarbamide, TsIZP 34, beta-Thiopseudourea CAS No: 62-56-6 Molecular Formula: CH4N2S Molecular Weight: 76.12 Purity (Titration): 99% Appearance: White to off-white powder Water (Karl Fisher): 0.4% Solubility: DMSO, Methanol Insoluble Material: 0.02% (water) Ash: 0.1% Sulforhodamide: 0.02% Melting Point: 171-174C Storage and Stability: Store at RT. Stable for 12 months after receipt.
Molecular Weight:
76.12
CAS Number:
[62-56-6]
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