Name: Uracil
SKU: U6901
Availability: InStock

Description

Uracil is an endogenous pyrimidine base found in RNA. Derivatives of uracil such as 5-fluorouracil exhibit anticancer chemotherapeutic activity. Other derivatives display antibacterial efficacy. Uracil is used in the synthesis of caffeine and plays a role in glucose metabolism.

Product Info

Cas No.	66-22-8
Purity	≥98%
Formula	C₄H₄N₂O₂
Formula Wt.	112.09
Chemical Name	2,4(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinedione
IUPAC Name	1H-pyrimidine-2,4-dione
Synonym	2,4-Dihydroxypyrimidine, 2,4-Pyrimidinediol
Melting Point	335°C
Solubility	Soluble in hot water. Insoluble in alcohol or ether. soluble in ammonia water and other alkalies (pH 9.5).
Appearance	White Crystal Powder

Shipping and Storage

Store Temp	Ambient
Ship Temp	Ambient

Downloads

MSDS	U6901 MSDS PDF
Info Sheet	U6901 Info Sheet PDF

References

Matyugina E, Khandazhinskaya A, Chernousova L, et al. The synthesis and antituberculosis activity of 5'-nor carbocyclic uracil derivatives. Bioorg Med Chem. 2012 Nov 15;20(22):6680-6. PMID: 23062712.

Parker JB, Stivers JT. Dynamics of uracil and 5-fluorouracil in DNA. Biochemistry. 2011 Feb 8;50(5):612-7. PMID: 21190322.

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