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Alternate Names: Thimecil, Methiocil
CAS No: 56-04-2
PubChem CID: 667493
Mol Formula: C5H6N2OS
Mol Weight: 142.18 g/mol
IUPAC Name: 6-methyl-2-sulfanylidene-1H-pyrimidin-4-one
Drug Class: Thyroid agents
Commercial / Development Status: Unknown/Inactive APIs
Source / Manufacturing Origin: Synthetic APIs
API Description: Methylthiouracil (MTU) is a thionamide drug historically used to treat hyperthyroidism (e.g., Graves' disease) by inhibiting thyroid peroxidase enzymes and blocking thyroid hormone synthesis. While largely replaced by propylthiouracil or methimazole, it acts by reducing thyroid hormone secretion and has been investigated for potential anti-inflammatory properties.
