Source Antithyroid preparations (CEDs000333)

Source ID	CEDs000333
Name	Antithyroid preparations
Sector	Healthcare, pharmaceuticals & veterinary products
Description	Antithyroid preparations are synthetic chemicals used primarily to manage hyperthyroidism by inhibiting the production of thyroid hormones. Commonly utilized medications in this category include methimazole and propylthiouracil. These compounds function by interfering with the synthesis of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) in the thyroid gland. While effective for therapeutic purposes, the manufacturing, usage, and disposal of antithyroid medications can lead to environmental contamination. Residues may enter water systems through pharmaceutical waste or improper disposal practices, potentially affecting aquatic organisms and disrupting endocrine systems. Monitoring and regulation are essential to mitigate their environmental impact and ensure safe practices in healthcare settings.

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SynCED ID ▼	Name ⇅ CAS Number	Formula Monoisotopic Mass ⇅ Avg Mass ⇅	Structure	Sources
CED0007579	Potassium perchlorate CAS7778-74-7	ClKO₄ monoisotopic mass137.912 Average mass138.549		Acaricides Aftersun Products Airplanes And Helicopters Antennas Anti Perspirants Or Body Deoderants Antithyroid preparations Apparel Ballast water Bilge water Cements Ceramics Chemical Igniters Clay Wares Coating Compositions Conductors Or Conductive Bodies Characterised By The Conductive Materials Cooling Circuit Water Electrodes Erasers Explosives Eye Makeup Products Fire Extinguishers Fire Fighting Gels Flame Traps Food Preservation Footwear Fuses Gaseous Fire Fighting Glass Coatings Herbicides And Algicides Hybrid Capacitors Inks Insecticides Leather Tanning Light Than Air Aircraft Lip Makeup Products Manufacture Preparation Of Tobacco Products Mining Or Quarrying Nanotechnology Nitrogenous Fertilisers Other Smoking Requisites Paper Phosphatic Fertilisers Silica Glass Sludge Treatment Soap Detergents Solid Fire Fighting Substances Submarines Tents Or Canopies Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Water, Wastewater, & Sewage Treatment
CED0003526	Methimazole CAS60-56-0	C₄H₆N₂S monoisotopic mass114.025 Average mass114.169		Acaricides Aftershave Anti Perspirants Or Body Deoderants Antithyroid preparations Apparel Ceramics Cigar Cigarettes Conductors Or Conductive Bodies Characterised By The Conductive Materials Cores Yokes Or Armatures Decorating Textiles Electrically Stimulated Smoking Devices Electrodes Essential Oils Or Perfumes Eye Makeup Products Food Preservation Footwear Glass Coatings Herbicides And Algicides Hybrid Capacitors Inks Insecticides Lip Makeup Products Manufacture Preparation Of Tobacco Products Molluscicides Nanotechnology Nematocides Nitrogenous Fertilisers Non Electric Simulated Smoking Devices Other Smoking Requisites Paper Perfumes Within Detergents And Soaps Pest Attractants Pest Repellants Pigment Pastes Plant Growth Regulators Printing Machines Or Presses Radio Transmission Systems Silica Glass Soap Detergents Tobacco Smoke Filters Transfer Printing Water, Wastewater, & Sewage Treatment Yarns Or Threads
CED0003474	Propylthiouracil CAS51-52-5	C₇H₁₀N₂OS monoisotopic mass170.051 Average mass170.232		Acaricides Aftershave Aftersun Products Anti Perspirants Or Body Deoderants Antithyroid preparations Apparel Body Washing Or Cleaning Implements Ceramics Cigar Cigarettes Conductors Or Conductive Bodies Characterised By The Conductive Materials Depilatories Electrically Stimulated Smoking Devices Electrodes Essential Oils Or Perfumes Eye Makeup Products Fermentation Processes For Beer Food Preservation Footwear Herbicides And Algicides Inks Insecticides Leather Tanning Lip Care Products Lip Makeup Products Manicure Pedicure Manufacture Preparation Of Tobacco Products Nanotechnology Nitrogenous Fertilisers Non Electric Simulated Smoking Devices Other Smoking Requisites Paper Perfumes Within Detergents And Soaps Phosphatic Fertilisers Pigment Pastes Plant Growth Regulators Preparation Of Vinegar Soap Detergents Tobacco Smoke Filters Water, Wastewater, & Sewage Treatment Yarns Or Threads

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