Bioactivity | Iodothiouracil exhibits high selectivity for melanoma, remains stable in the melanin in melanoma cells, and localizes remote secondary metastases of melanoma. Iodothiouracil can be used for melanoma imaging when labeled with iodine-123, and can be used for radiation therapy when labeled with iodine-131[1]. |
CAS | 5984-97-4 |
Formula | C4H3IN2OS |
Molar Mass | 254.05 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Coderre JA, et al., Iodothiouracil as a melanoma localizing agent. J Nucl Med. 1986 Jul;27(7):1157-64. |