5-(Hydroxymethyl)uracil, 98%

Description

CAS: 4433-40-3 | C5H6N2O3 | 142.11 g/mol

5-(Hydroxymethyl)uracil serves as a stable major oxidative modification of thymine formed through the action of ionizing radiation.

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Applications
5-(Hydroxymethyl)uracil serves as a stable major oxidative modification of thymine formed through the action of ionizing radiation.

Solubility
Soluble in water. (50 g/L ) at 20°C, DMSO, dimethyl formamide or 100% ethanol.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 4433-40-3
• Molecular Formula: C5H6N2O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 142.11
• MDL Number: MFCD00056024
• InChI Key: JDBGXEHEIRGOBU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 5-hydroxymethyluracil, 5-hydroxymethyl uracil, 5-hydroxymethyl pyrimidine-2,4 1h,3h-dione, 5-oxymethyluracil, 4-methyl-5-oxyuracil, uracil, 5-hydroxymethyl, 2,4 1h,3h-pyrimidinedione, 5-hydroxymethyl, thymine, alpha-hydroxy, 5-hydroxymethyl-2,4 1h,3h-pyrimidinedione
• PubChem CID: 78168
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16964
• IUPAC Name: 5-(hydroxymethyl)-1H-pyrimidine-2,4-dione
• SMILES: OCC1=CNC(=O)NC1=O

• Melting Point: >300°C
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 125482
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. (50g/L ) at 20°C,DMSO,dimethyl formamide or 100% ethanol.
• Formula Weight: 142.12
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 5-(Hydroxymethyl)uracil

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	224-636-5
RTECSNumber	YR0513000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only