N-Phenylthiourea, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
N-Phenylthiourea, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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N-Phenylthiourea, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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N-Phenylthiourea, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberL06690.30
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS103-85-5
SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
FormCrystals or crystalline powder and/or granules
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
CommentMay contain darker particulates from manufacturing process. Do NOT impact on product quality.
Appearance (Color)White to cream to yellow to pale brown
Assay (HPLC)≥96.0%
N-phenylthiourea is used in paternity testing prior to the advent of DNA testing. It inhibits melanogenesis and is used to grow transparent fish. It is also used as a repellent for rat, rabbits, weasels and also in medical genetics.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
N-phenylthiourea is used in paternity testing prior to the advent of DNA testing. It inhibits melanogenesis and is used to grow transparent fish. It is also used as a repellent for rat, rabbits, weasels and also in medical genetics.

Solubility
Soluble in hot water and alcohol.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Mekarat, S.; Pakawatchai, C.; Saithong, S. (N-Phenylthiourea-κS)bis(triphenylphosphane-κP)silver(I) nitrate. Acta. Cryst. 2014, 70 (7), m281-m282.
  2. Farquhar, D. R.; Kovatch, K. J.; Palmer, J. N.; Shofer, F. S.; Adappa, N. D.; Cohen, N. A. Phenylthiocarbamide taste sensitivity is associated with sinonasal symptoms in healthy adults. Int. Forum. Allergy. Rhinol. 2015, 5 (2), 111-118.