Properties
Description
Carbimazole, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, is an imidazole antithyroid agent. The molecular weight of the compound is 186.23, and its molecular formula is C7H10N2O2S.
Molecular Formula
C7H10N2O2S
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: 35 mg/mL (187.93 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: 14 mg/mL (75.17 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Carbimazole can be studied extensively for its potential therapeutic applications in the treatment of hyperthyroidism, especially in conditions like Graves’ disease.