Description
1,3-Dimethyluracil (CAS No. 874-14-6) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C6H8N2O2, also known by its IUPAC name 1,3-dimethylpyrimidine-2,4-dione. This heterocyclic compound is a methylated derivative of uracil, featuring two methyl groups at the 1 and 3 positions of the pyrimidine ring. It is widely utilized in biochemical research, pharmaceutical development, and as a precursor in organic synthesis. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (HPLC), with trace impurities minimized for sensitive applications. Available in crystalline powder form, it is packaged under inert conditions to guarantee stability and longevity. Suitable for nucleoside analog synthesis, enzyme studies, and as a reference standard.
Properties
- CAS Number: 874-14-6
- Complexity: 210
- IUPAC Name: 1,3-dimethylpyrimidine-2,4-dione
- InChI: InChI=1S/C6H8N2O2/c1-7-4-3-5(9)8(2)6(7)10/h3-4H,1-2H3
- InChI Key: JSDBKAHWADVXFU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- LogP: -0.54
- Exact Mass: 140.058577502
- Molecular Formula: C6H8N2O2
- Molecular Weight: 140.14
- SMILES: CN1C=CC(=O)N(C1=O)C
- Topological: 40.6
- Monoisotopic Mass: 140.058577502
- Physical Description: Solid
- Melting Point: 120 °C
- Synonyms: 1,3-Dimethyluracil, 874-14-6, N,N’-Dimethyluracil, N1,N3-Dimethyluracil, 1,3-dimethylpyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione, 2,4(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinedione, 1,3-dimethyl-, 1,3-dimethylpyrimidine-2,4-dione, Uracil, 1,3-dimethyl-, 2,4-Dihydroxy-1,3-dimethylpyrimidine, 1,3-Dimethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione, 1,3-Dimethyl-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione, CHEBI:74763, EINECS 212-856-4, NSC 401858, DTXSID0061244, 1, 3-dimethyl-2,4(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinedione, DTXCID7048584, Uracil, 1,3-dimethyl-(8CI), 212-856-4, inchi=1/c6h8n2o2/c1-7-4-3-5(9)8(2)6(7)10/h3-4h,1-2h, jsdbkahwadvxfu-uhfffaoysa-n, MFCD00038065, CHEMBL11470, NSC-401858, 1,3-dimethyl-1,3-dihydropyrimidine-2,4-dione, 1,3-dimethyl-2,4-pyrimidinedione, 1,3-Dimethyl-1H-pyrimidine-2,4-dione, 1,3-dimethyl uracil, BN3V9WZ8FN, 1,3-Dimethyluracil, 99%, SCHEMBL100263, SCHEMBL1502138, SCHEMBL9479761, SCHEMBL28318560, MSK2624, STR09109, AB7083, BDBM50106397, NSC401858, s6050, SBB004164, STK386910, AKOS000269729, AC-3081, CS-W008343, FD06288, HY-W008343, PS-4503, SB57736, 2,3H)-Pyrimidinedione, 1,3-dimethyl-, SY003787, DB-005065, 1,3-Dimethyl-1H,3H-pyrimidine-2,4-dione, D0808, NS00039191, ST45025088, EN300-26213, 1,3-Dimethyl-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione #, AB00987308-01, AB-323/25048172, AC-907/25014138, Q27144888, Z221425992, pyrimidine, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-
Application
1,3-Dimethyluracil serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of modified nucleosides and nucleotides for antiviral or anticancer drug development. It is employed in biochemical studies to investigate enzyme mechanisms involving pyrimidine metabolism. Researchers also use it as a model compound for spectroscopic analysis of methylated uracil derivatives.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (40%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (40%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (40%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (40%)
- Eye Irrit. 2A (40%)
- STOT SE 3 (40%)
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