Molekula
Prothionamide
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Prothionamide is an antitubercular agent used in the treatment of tuberculosis, particularly in cases resistant to first-line drugs. It is a thioamide (thioisonicotinamide) pyridine derivative that acts as a prodrug, inhibiting mycolic acid synthesis via the enoyl-ACP reductase InhA. Available in powder form with a molecular formula of C9H12N2S, a molecular weight of 180.27 g/mol, and a CAS number of 14222-60-7. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies Prothionamide from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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5 g — $58.70 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Off-white-Yellow, powder, crystal or crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 140~143℃ |
| Heavy metals | ≤20ppm |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Assay | 99%~101% |
| Sulphated Ash | ≤0.1% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Acidity | Base |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 89981934 |
| CAS Number | 14222-60-7 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-propylpyridine-4-carbothioamide |
| EC Number | 238-093-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H12N2S |
| Molecular Weight | 180.27 |
| Exact Mass | 180.0721 |
| SMILES | CCCC1=NC=CC(=C1)C(=S)N |
| InChIKey | VRDIULHPQTYCLN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C9H12N2S/c1-2-3-8-6-7(9(10)12)4-5-11-8/h4-6H,2-3H2,1H3,(H2,10,12) |
| PubChem CID | 666418 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 2933.39.9200 |
| Tariff Code | 2933399999 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- 2-propylpyridine-4-carbothioamide
- 2-Propylthioisonicotinamide
- Ektebin
- Protionamid
- Protionamida
- Protionamide
- Protionamidum
- RP 9778
- Trevintix
- Tuberex
Frequently asked questions
What is Prothionamide used for?
Prothionamide is primarily used in research and pharmaceutical development, particularly in the study of antimicrobial and antitubercular agents.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Prothionamide?
The chemical formula is C9H12N2S and the molecular weight is 180.27 g/mol.
How should Prothionamide be stored?
Prothionamide should be stored at temperatures between 2 to 8 °C to maintain stability.
What grade of Prothionamide is available?
Prothionamide is available in research grade, suitable for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply Prothionamide in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Prothionamide in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a Prothionamide order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety documentation, including SDS.
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