Description / Application
N-phenylthiourea is a member of the class of thioureas that is thiourea in which one of the hydrogens is replaced by a phenyl group. Depending on their genetic makeup, humans find it either very bitter-tasting or tasteless. This unusual property resulted in N-phenylthiourea being used in paternity testing prior to the advent of DNA testing. It has a role as an EC 1.14.18.1 (tyrosinase) inhibitor. It is functionally related to a thiourea.
Identities
| Molecular Formula | C7H8N2S |
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| Molecular Weight | 152.22 |
| MFCD | MFCD00004933 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN2811 |
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| Hazard Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | I |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H300;H317 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P270;P272;P280;P301+P310;P302+P352;P321;P330;P333+P313;P363;P405;P501 |