1-Methyl-2-(methylthio)imidazole

CAS: 14486-52-3

Ref. TR-M330840

Product Information

• Name: 1-Methyl-2-(methylthio)imidazole
• Synonyms: 1-Methyl-2-(methylsulphanyl)-1H-imidazole, Thiamazole Imp. C (EP), 1H-Imidazole, 1-methyl-2-(methylthio)- (9CI), Imidazole, 1-methyl-2-(methylthio)- (8CI), 2-Methylthio-3-methylimidazole, Methimazole USP Related Compound C, Methimazole USP RC C, Methimazole Related Compound C, Thiamazole Impurity C, 1-Methyl-2-(Methylthio)Imidazole
• CAS: 14486-52-3

Description

Impurity Methimazole USP Related Compound C
Applications 1-Methyl-2-(methylthio)imidazole (Methimazole USP Related Compound C) is an impurity of Methimazole (M260300), a thiourea antithyroid agent that prevents iodine organification, thus inhibiting the synthesis of thyroxine.
References Sitar, D.S., et al.: J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 184, 432 (1973), Aboul-Enein, H.Y., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 8, 351 (1979), Cooper, D.S., et al.: N. Engl. J. Med., 311, 1353 (1984), Atterwill, C.K., et al.: Food Chem. Toxicol., 29, 355 (1991),

• Brand: TRC

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 128.20
• Formula: C₅H₈N₂S
• Color/Form: Colourless to Light Yellow Oil
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H8N2S/c1-7-4-3-6-5(7)8-2/h3-4H,1-2H3