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6-Azauracil, 98%

Catalog No. AAA1438914
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Quantity:
5 g
25 g

Description

CAS: 461-89-2 | C3H3N3O2 | 113.08 g/mol

6-Azauracil (6-AU) is used as a growth inhibitor of various microorganisms via depletion of intracellular GTP and UTP nucleotide pools. 6-Azauracil has been widely used in investigations on modulation of transcription, especially in yeast models.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
6-Azauracil (6-AU) is used as a growth inhibitor of various microorganisms via depletion of intracellular GTP and UTP nucleotide pools. 6-Azauracil has been widely used in investigations on modulation of transcription, especially in yeast models.

Solubility
Partly soluble in water, ethanol, DMSO, and 1 M NH4OH (50 mg/ml).

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 461-89-2
Molecular Formula C3H3N3O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 113.08
MDL Number MFCD00006456
InChI Key SSPYSWLZOPCOLO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 6-azauracil, 1,2,4-triazine-3,5 2h,4h-dione, azauracil, 1,2,4-triazine-3,5-diol, 4 6-azauracil, as-triazine-3,5-diol, as-triazine-3,5 2h,4h-dione, 1,2,4-triazine-3,5-dione, usaf cb-30, unii-i14twn70lr
PubChem CID 68037
ChEBI CHEBI:53745
IUPAC Name 2H-1,2,4-triazine-3,5-dione
SMILES O=C1NN=CC(=O)N1

Specifications

Melting Point 274°C to 282°C
Quantity 25 g
Beilstein 116472
Solubility Information Partly soluble in water,ethanol,DMSO,and 1 M NH4OH (50mg/ml).
Formula Weight 113.08
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material 6-Azauracil

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H301-H315-H319-H335-H361d
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H301-H315-H319-H335
Toxic if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement P201-P202-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280i-P281-P301+P310-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
DOTInformation Hazard Class: 6.1; Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber 207-318-0
RTECSNumber XY7700000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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