Appearance
White crystalline powder
Function
Is a thiouracil-derived drug used to treat hyperthyroidism (including Graves' disease) by decreasing the amount of thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland. Its notable side effects include a risk of agranulocytosis and aplastic anemia.
Synonyms
Propylthiouracil; Unichem PT; Prothycil; Thiuragyl; Protiural; Propasil
Storage
Store at room temperature between 59-86oF (15-30oC) away from light and moisture.
Packages
- 50 kg. Fiber Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Pharmaceutical
Product Class
- Intermediates
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: N/A
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 300 øC
- Melting Point: 218-220 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 170.23 g/mol