2,5-Dithiobiurea

CAS: 142-46-1

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Product Information

• Name: 2,5-Dithiobiurea
• Synonyms: (Carbamothioylamino)thiourea, 1,2-Bis(thiocarbamoyl)hydrazine, 1,2-Dithiocarbamoylhydrazine, 1,2-Hydrazinedicarbothioamide, 2,5-Dithiodiurea, Bithiourea, Biurea, 2,5-dithio-, Dithiobiurea, Dithiocarbamoylhydrazine, Dithiourea, Hydrazodicarbothioamide, NSC 3511

Description

2,5-Dithiobiurea is an organic compound that is used in wastewater treatment. It has been shown to have biological activity against HL-60 cells and to inhibit the growth of bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus. 2,5-Dithiobiurea is a substrate for the formation of thin films with sodium salts. The film inhibits the growth of microorganisms by preventing oxygen from reaching them. The toxicity of 2,5-dithiobiurea may be due to its ability to form metal chelates with transition metals such as copper and zinc. These chelates can bind to DNA and inhibit DNA synthesis. 2,5-Dithiobiurea also inhibits follicular growth in vivo by inhibiting the production of estrogen hormones, which are involved in this process.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 150.23 g/mol
• Formula: C₂H₆N₄S₂
• Purity: Min. 95%