5-Azauracil

• CAT Number: R003267
• CAS Number: 71-33-0
• Molecular Formula: C3H3N3O2
• Molecular Weight: 113.076
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: s-Triazine-2,4-(1H,3H)-dione; Allantoxaidin; Allantoxaidine; NSC 56901; Oxaidin
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1H-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-dione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H3N3O2/c7-2-4-1-5-3(8)6-2/h1H,(H2,4,5,6,7,8)
• InChIKey: GEWRKGDRYZIFNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=NC(=O)NC(=O)N1

5-Azauracil(CAT: R003267) is a chemical compound that finds application primarily in biochemical and research contexts. It is an analog of uracil and is known for its mode of action as an antimetabolite. Pharmacologically, 5-Azauracil interferes with the biosynthesis of nucleic acids, specifically RNA, by inhibiting the enzyme orotidine 5′-phosphate decarboxylase. This disruption of nucleotide synthesis makes it a valuable tool in studying nucleic acid metabolism and as a potential agent in chemotherapy research.