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CHEMBL1515

METHIMAZOLE
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Basic Information

ChEMBL ID CHEMBL1515
Name METHIMAZOLE
Phase Approved
Structure Type MOL
InChI Key PMRYVIKBURPHAH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Therapeutic ✓ Yes

Known Names

Favistan Mercaptizole Methimazole NSC-38608 Tapazole Thiamazol Thiamazole Tiamazol
5
Targets
11
Activities
2
Assay Types
23
PK Parameters
20
Publications
8
Known Names
8
Indications
1
Mechanisms

Molecular Properties

114.2
MW (Da)
0.71
ALogP
3
HBA
1
HBD
17.8
PSA (Ų)
0.49
QED
0
Ro5 Violations
0
Rot. Bonds

Drug Information

Molecule Type Small molecule
First Approval 1950
Availability Prescription
Chirality Achiral

Routes of Administration

Oral

Flags

Natural Product

Extended Properties

Molecular Formula C4H6N2S
MW 114.17
Aromatic Rings 1
Heavy Atoms 7
NP-Likeness -1.71

Mechanism of Action

Mechanism Action Type Target Direct Efficacy
Thyroid peroxidase inhibitor INHIBITOR Thyroid peroxidase

Indications

Hyperthyroidism Thyroid Diseases Graves Ophthalmopathy Dermatomyositis Glioblastoma Graves Disease Polymyositis Gliosarcoma

ATC Classification

H03BB02
thiamazole
Level 1: SYSTEMIC HORMONAL PREPARATIONS, EXCL. SEX HORMONES AND INSULINS
Level 2: THYROID THERAPY
H03BB52
thiamazole, combinations
Level 1: SYSTEMIC HORMONAL PREPARATIONS, EXCL. SEX HORMONES AND INSULINS
Level 2: THYROID THERAPY

Activity Summary

IC50 8 meas. best 6.29
Ki 3 meas. best 4.35

Target Activity Profile

Target Type Best pChEMBL Mean pChEMBL Best (nM) # Data
Lactoperoxidase
CHEMBL5898
IC50 6.29 5.61 510.0 2
NON-PROTEIN TARGET
CHEMBL3879801
IC50 5.25 5.25 5600.0 1
Lactoperoxidase
CHEMBL2295561
IC50 5.08 5.08 8400.0 1
No relevant target
CHEMBL2362975
IC50 4.62 4.62 23900.0 1
Dopamine beta-hydroxylase
CHEMBL4702
Ki 4.35 4.35 45000.0 1

Pharmacokinetic Data

Parameter Value Units Species
AUC 154000.0 ng.hr.mL-1 Mus musculus
AUC 128000.0 ng.hr.mL-1 Mus musculus
AUC 585000.0 ng.hr.mL-1 Mus musculus
AUC 149000.0 ng.hr.mL-1 Mus musculus
CL 3.7 mL.min-1.kg-1 Homo sapiens
CL 8.7 ml/hr Mus musculus
CL 10.7 ml/hr Mus musculus
CL 8.9 ml/hr Mus musculus
Cmax 672681.09 nM Mus musculus
Cmax 588595.95 nM Mus musculus
Cmax 608741.35 nM Mus musculus
Cmax 423929.23 nM Mus musculus
F 93.0 % Homo sapiens
MRT 3.8 hr Homo sapiens
T1/2 2.4 hr Homo sapiens
T1/2 1.4 hr Mus musculus
T1/2 1.3 hr Mus musculus
T1/2 4.3 hr Mus musculus
T1/2 1.5 hr Mus musculus
Tmax 0.6 hr Mus musculus
Tmax 0.6 hr Mus musculus
Tmax 0.6 hr Mus musculus
Tmax 0.9 hr Mus musculus

Activity Data Samples

Top measurements by pChEMBL value

Literature References

PubMed DOI Target Context # Activities
- 10.6019/CHEMBL3885861 Rattus norvegicus 1381
- 10.6019/CHEMBL3885881 Rattus norvegicus 436
21415250 10.1124/dmd.110.037895 Mus musculus 32
22194678 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1002310 Hepatotoxicity 14
15646539 10.1016/s0399-8320(04)95062-2 Unchecked 11
15646539 10.1016/s0399-8320(04)95062-2 NON-PROTEIN TARGET 8
- 10.1007/s00044-011-9608-2 Rattus norvegicus 5
18426954 10.1124/dmd.108.020479 ADMET 4
24703463 10.1016/j.bmc.2014.03.009 Tyrosinase 4
3783606 10.1021/jm00162a008 Dopamine beta-hydroxylase 3
20014752 10.1021/tx900326k Hepatotoxicity 3
37468498 10.1038/s41467-023-40064-9 Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 3
2462616 10.1021/np50059a008 Rattus norvegicus 3
37468498 10.1038/s41467-023-40064-9 Alpha-1A adrenergic receptor 3
26948801 10.1016/j.drudis.2016.02.015 Homo sapiens 2
- 10.6019/CHEMBL4808148 Histone deacetylase 6 2
- 10.6019/CHEMBL3301361 ADMET 2
- 10.6019/CHEMBL4651402 SARS-CoV-2 2
21415250 10.1124/dmd.110.037895 ADMET 2
- 10.6019/CHEMBL4495565 SARS-CoV-2 2

Data from ChEMBL 36 via Core Engine