The molecule is a 2-aminopyrimidin-4(1H)-one derivative bearing a 1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethyl group at the 5-position and with a 4-(5-methyl-(1H)imidazol-4-yl)-3-thiabutyl substituent attached to the 2-amino group. It is a specific histamine H2-receptor antagonist. It has a role as an anti-ulcer drug and a H2-receptor antagonist. It is a member of imidazoles, a pyrimidone and a member of benzodioxoles.
5-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethyl)-2-[2-[(5-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)methylsulfanyl]ethylamino]-1H-pyrimidin-6-one