Molecular Formula: C
7H
10N
2OS
Molecular Weight: 170.2321
InChIKey: KNAHARQHSZJURB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
A thiourea antithyroid agent. Propythiouracil inhibits the synthesis of thyroxine and inhibits the peripheral conversion of throxine to tri-iodothyronine. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopeoia, 30th ed, p534)
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