5-Hydroxy-1,4-dihydropyrimidin-4-one

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  • CAT Number: M073881
  • CAS Number: 15837-41-9
  • Molecular Formula: C4H4N2O2
  • Molecular Weight: 112.09
  • Purity: ≥95%
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5-Hydroxy-1,4-dihydropyrimidin-4-one(Cat No.:M073881), also known as uracil-5-ol or 5-hydroxy uracil, is an organic compound derived from uracil, a common nucleobase found in RNA and DNA. It is structurally characterized by a pyrimidine ring with a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached at the fifth carbon. 5-Hydroxy-1,4-dihydropyrimidin-4-one is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of various nucleosides and nucleotides and plays a role in metabolic pathways related to nucleotide metabolism and pyrimidine salvage. Additionally, it exhibits pharmacological properties and is studied for potential therapeutic applications in diseases such as cancer and neurodegenerative disorders.


Catalog Number M073881
CAS Number 15837-41-9
Molecular Formula C4H4N2O2
Purity ≥95%
Storage Store at -20C
IUPAC Name 5-hydroxy-1H-pyrimidin-6-one
InChI InChI=1S/C4H4N2O2/c7-3-1-5-2-6-4(3)8/h1-2,7H,(H,5,6,8)
InChIKey URCOLWAKIPNTEM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C1=C(C(=O)NC=N1)O

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