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6-Aminouracil

Synonym(s):4-Amino-2,6-dihydroxypyrimidine;6-Amino-2,4-pyrimidinediol

  • CAS NO.:873-83-6
  • Empirical Formula: C4H5N3O2
  • Molecular Weight: 127.1
  • MDL number: MFCD00006071
  • EINECS: 212-854-3
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2025-03-12 07:03:40
6-Aminouracil  Structural

What is 6-Aminouracil ?

Chemical properties

cream to light brown crystalline powder

Definition

ChEBI: 6-aminouracil is a pyrimidone.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by parenteralroute. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumesof NOx.

Purification Methods

Purify the aminouracil by dissolving it in 3M aqueous NH3, filtering hot, and adding 3M formic acid until precipitation is complete. Cool, filter off (or centrifuge), wash well with cold H2O, then EtOH and dry it in air. Dry it further in a vacuum at ~80o. [Barlin & Pfeiderer J Chem Soc (B) 1424 1971, Beilstein 25 III/IV 4107.]

Properties of 6-Aminouracil

Melting point: ≥360 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 235.85°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.4748 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.5000 (estimate)
storage temp.  Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
solubility  DMSO (Slightly, Heated), Methanol (Slightly)
pka 3.76±0.10(Predicted)
form  Crystalline Powder
color  Cream to light brown
Water Solubility  slightly soluble
BRN  120491
CAS DataBase Reference 873-83-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System 2,4(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinedione, 6-amino- (873-83-6)

Safety information for 6-Aminouracil

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H302:Acute toxicity,oral

Computed Descriptors for 6-Aminouracil

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