U0750
Uracil
≥99.0%
Synonym(s):
2,4(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinedione, 2,4-Dihydroxypyrimidine, 2,4-Pyrimidinediol
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About This Item
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H4N2O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
112.09
Beilstein:
507828
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41106305
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.51
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biological source
synthetic (organic)
Quality Level
Assay
≥99.0%
form
powder
mp
>300 °C (lit.)
SMILES string
O=C1NC=CC(=O)N1
InChI
1S/C4H4N2O2/c7-3-1-2-5-4(8)6-3/h1-2H,(H2,5,6,7,8)
InChI key
ISAKRJDGNUQOIC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Uracil belongs to the pyrimidine nucleobase family. It is naturally occurring and is an important and active part of RNA.
Application
Uracil has been used as:
- a nucleotide standard to determine DNA methylation by high-performance liquid chromatography
- a component of synthetic define medium for culturing Saccharomyces cerevisiae and its strain
- a component of the amino acid supplement to culture Bacillus sp
Biochem/physiol Actions
Uracil and its derivatives play an integral part in medicinal chemistry for the synthesis of cancer, viral infections, autosomal recessive disorder, thyroid, and diabetic drugs.
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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