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5-(Hydroxymethyl)uracil, 98%
CAS: 4433-40-3 | C5H6N2O3 | 142.11 g/mol
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Catalog number L01682.06
also known as L01682-06
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS4433-40-3
IUPAC Name5-(hydroxymethyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione
Molecular FormulaC5H6N2O3
InChI KeyJDBGXEHEIRGOBU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESOCC1=CNC(=O)NC1=O
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAssay (unspecified)(Based on Carbon content): >97.5 to <102.5%
Elemental AnalysisNitrogen: 19.21-20.19% (Theory: 19.70%)
Appearance (Color)White to cream or grey
FormPowder
Elemental AnalysisCarbon: 41.16-43.28% (Theory: 42.22%)
5-(Hydroxymethyl)uracil serves as a stable major oxidative modification of thymine formed through the action of ionizing radiation.
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
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.
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.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Ikuko Kato; Joseph H. Vogelman; Vladimir Dilman; Jerzy Karkoszka; Krystyna Frenkel; Nancy P. Durr; Norman Orentreich; Paolo Toniolo. Effect of supplementation with chromium picolinate on antibody titers to 5-hydroxymethyl uracil.European Journal of Epidemiology.1998, 14 621-626.
- Henri Faure; Mireille Mousseau; Jean Cadet; Catherine Guimier; Michelle Tripier; Hassan Hida & Alain Favier. Urine 8-Oxo-7, 8-Dihydro-2'-Deoxyguanosine vs. 5-(Hydroxymethyl) Uracil as DNA Oxidation Marker in Adriamycin-Treated Patients.Free Radical Research.1998, 28 377-382.