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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H4N2O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
112.09
Beilstein:
507828
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352207
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.75
biological source
synthetic (organic)
product line
BioReagent
Assay
≥99% (HPLC)
form
powder
technique(s)
cell culture | mammalian: suitable
mp
>300 °C (lit.)
solubility
1 M NaOH: 50 mg/mL, clear to slightly hazy, colorless to faintly yellow
storage temp.
room temp
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 supplement in complete synthetic medium 1×, synthetic complete glucose-based yeast media (SC), and yeast extract with supplements (YES) media for culturing yeast cells.
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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