2-Methylthio Uracil

• CAT Number: R051577
• CAS Number: 5751-20-2
• Molecular Formula: C5H6N2OS
• Molecular Weight: 142.176
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-(Methylthio)-4(1H)-pyrimidinone; 2-(Methylthio)-4-pyrimidinol; 2-(Methylthio)-4(1H)-pyrimidinone; 2-(Methylthio)-4(3H)-pyrimidinone; 2-(Methylthio)-4-pyrimidinol; 2-(Methylthio)-4-pyrimidinone; 2-(Methylthio)-4-pyrimidone; 2-(Methylthio)pyrimidine-
• Storage: Desiccate at +4 ℃
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylsulfanyl-1H-pyrimidin-6-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H6N2OS/c1-9-5-6-3-2-4(8)7-5/h2-3H,1H3,(H,6,7,8)
• InChIKey: UYHSQVMHSFXUOA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CSC1=NC=CC(=O)N1

2-Methylthio Uracil is a pyrimidine derivative characterized by a methylthio group at the 2-position of the uracil ring. This compound is of interest in nucleic acid chemistry and has potential applications in antiviral and anticancer research. The methylthio modification can influence the biological activity of uracil derivatives, enhancing their efficacy in various therapeutic contexts. Research into 2-methylthio uracil focuses on its role in the development of novel nucleoside analogs and its interactions with biomolecules, contributing to advancements in drug discovery.