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Methimazole

Methimazole

Product ID M1976
Cas No. 60-56-0
Purity ≥98%
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10 g $47.30 In stock
25 g $71.90 In stock
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Description

Methimazole is a thioamide immunomodulatory anti-thyroid compound that is clinically used to treat hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease. Methimazole is an irreversible inhibitor of thyroid peroxidase; it decreases levels of CXCL10 and downregulates expression of IFNγ receptors.

Product Info

Cas No.

60-56-0

Purity

≥98%

Formula

C4H6N2S

Formula Wt.

114.17

Chemical Name

1,3-Dihydro-1-methyl-2H-imidazole-2-thione

IUPAC Name

3-methyl-1H-imidazole-2-thione

Synonym

Basolan, Favistan, Frentirox, Mercazole, Tapazole, Thycapsol, Strumazol

Melting Point

146-148°C

Solubility

Soluble in water (200 mg/mL), ethanol (200 mg/mL), or chloroform. Slightly soluble in ether or benzene.

Appearance

White Crystal Powder

Shipping and Storage

Store Temp

Ambient

Ship Temp

Ambient

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MSDS

M1976 MSDS PDF

Info Sheet

M1976 Info Sheet PDF

References

Rivkees SA. Pediatric Graves' disease: management in the post-propylthiouracil Era. Int J Pediatr Endocrinol. 2014;2014(1):10. PMID: 25089127.

Manna D, Roy G, Mugesh G. Antithyroid drugs and their analogues: synthesis, structure, and mechanism of action. Acc Chem Res. 2013 Nov 19;46(11):2706-15. PMID: 23883148.

Crescioli C, Cosmi L, Borgogni E, et al. Methimazole inhibits CXC chemokine ligand 10 secretion in human thyrocytes. J Endocrinol. 2007 Oct;195(1):145-55. PMID: 17911406.

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