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Sigma-Aldrich

3-Methyluracil

Synonym(s):

3-MeU

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H6N2O2
CAS Number:
608-34-4
Molecular Weight:
126.11
MDL number:
MFCD00038014
UNSPSC Code:
41106305
PubChem Substance ID:
24897099
NACRES:
NA.51

Assay

≥98% (TLC)

Quality Level

100

form

powder

solubility

1 M NaOH: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless to faintly yellow

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CN1C(=O)NC=CC1=O

InChI

1S/C5H6N2O2/c1-7-4(8)2-3-6-5(7)9/h2-3H,1H3,(H,6,9)

InChI key

VPLZGVOSFFCKFC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

3-Methyluracil is a methylated uracil or a uracil derivative.

Application

3-Methyluracil (3-MeU) is used along with other methyl-pyrimidines to study relative physical chemical parameters.

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H351

Precautionary Statements

P281

Hazard Classifications

Carc. 2

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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MKCP2675
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