alpha-naphthylthiourea

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From alpha- +‎ napthyl- +‎ thio- +‎ urea.

Noun

alpha-naphthylthiourea (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) A white, crystalline, organosulfur compound, C11H10N2S, used as a pneumotoxic rodenticide, especially against adult brown rats.

Synonyms

  • 1-(1-Naphthyl)-2-thiourea
  • ANTU
  • Dirax
  • naphthalen-1-ylthiourea