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Uric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A13346.36
500 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Uric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A13346.36
500 g, Each
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
69-93-2
IUPAC Name
2,3,6,7,8,9-hexahydro-1H-purine-2,6,8-trione
Molecular Formula
C5H4N4O3
InChI Key
LEHOTFFKMJEONL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
O=C1NC2=C(N1)C(=O)NC(=O)N2
Specifications
Specification SheetElemental Analysis
Hydrogen (H) : 2.09-2.69% (UK-sourced material)
Loss on Drying
≤1.0% (200?C/constant wt.)
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms (UK-sourced material)
Appearance (Color)
White to pale cream
Form
Powder or crystals or crystalline powder
Description
Uric acid acts as a strong reducing agent (electron donors) and potent antioxidant. It is used as a precursor in cell culture systems and in cosmetics. Further, it is useful for serum-free medium supplement. In addition to this, it is used as a reagent in the determination of uricase and tungstate.
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
Uric acid acts as a strong reducing agent (electron donors) and potent antioxidant. It is used as a precursor in cell culture systems and in cosmetics. Further, it is useful for serum-free medium supplement. In addition to this, it is used as a reagent in the determination of uricase and tungstate.
Solubility
Soluble in 1M sodium hydroxide solution. Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in ether and alcohol.
Notes
Stable. Incompatible with other materials such as acids, bases and oxidizing agents.
Uric acid acts as a strong reducing agent (electron donors) and potent antioxidant. It is used as a precursor in cell culture systems and in cosmetics. Further, it is useful for serum-free medium supplement. In addition to this, it is used as a reagent in the determination of uricase and tungstate.
Solubility
Soluble in 1M sodium hydroxide solution. Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in ether and alcohol.
Notes
Stable. Incompatible with other materials such as acids, bases and oxidizing agents.
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