Compound Summary

General Compound Information

Propylthiouracil

Description
6-propyl-2-thiouracil is a pyrimidinethione consisting of uracil in which the 2-oxo group is substituted by a thio group and the hydrogen at position 6 is substituted by a propyl group. It has a role as an antithyroid drug, a carcinogenic agent, an antimetabolite, a hormone antagonist, an EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor, an antioxidant and an antidote to paracetamol poisoning. It derives from a uracil.
Synonyms
propylthiouracil;  51-52-5;  6-Propyl-2-thiouracil;  Propacil;  Prothiurone;
FlavorDB ID
42
PUBCHEM ID
Molecular Weight
170.23
Molecular Formula
C7H10N2OS
Openeye Can Smiles
CCCC1=CC(=O)NC(=S)N1
IUPAC Inchikey
KNAHARQHSZJURB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Compound Classification
  • ClassyFire Ontology
Compound Quality
Quality information of this compound is not available!
Compound Toxicity and Food Additive Safety (OFAS)
Receptors
Receptor REFERENCE EC50 [µM] Effective Concentration [µM]
TAS2R38 details Activated
Consensus Spectra
Spectrum Type Spectrum View Description Polarity
Experimental LCMS view LCMS_Positive positive
Experimental LCMS view LCMS_Negative negative