a-Naphthylthiourea (
ANTU) is an
organosulfur compound with the formula C
10H
7NHC(S)NH
2. This a white, crystalline powder although commercial samples may be off-white. It is used as a
rodenticide and as such is fairly toxic. Naphthylthiourea is available as 10
ctive baits in suitable protein- or carbohydrate-rich materials and as a 20% tracking powder.