alpha-naphthylthiourea

English

Alternative forms

• α-naphthylthiourea, alpha-naphthyl thiourea

Etymology

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