Uric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Name: Uric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
SKU: A13346.36

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Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name2,3,6,7,8,9-hexahydro-1H-purine-2,6,8-trione

Molecular FormulaC5H4N4O3

InChI KeyLEHOTFFKMJEONL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILESO=C1NC2=C(N1)C(=O)NC(=O)N2

Molecular Weight (g/mol)168.11

Specifications

Specification Sheet

Elemental AnalysisHydrogen (H) : 2.09-2.69% (UK-sourced material)

Identification (FTIR)Conforms (UK-sourced material)

Appearance (Color)White to pale cream

FormPowder or crystals or crystalline powder

Assay (unspecified)(based on C & N Elemental Analysis) : ≥98.5 to ≤101.5% (UK-sourced material)

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.

RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

Bruun, J. M.; Maersk, M.; Belza, A.; Astrup, A.; Richelsen, B. Consumption of sucrose-sweetened soft drinks increases plasma levels of uric acid in overweight and obese subjects: a 6-month randomised controlled trial. Eur. J. Clin. Nutr. 2015, 69 (8), 949-953.
Pradhan, T.; Maiti, S.; Kumar, R.; Lee, Y. H.; Kim, J. W.; Lee, J. H.; Kim, J. S. Rationally designed non-enzymatic fluorogenic ‘turn-on’probe for uric acid. Dyes Pigm. 2015, 121, 1-6.