5-HYDROXYMETHYL-6-METHYLURACIL

• CAT Number: M069189
• CAS Number: 147-61-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H8N2O3
• Molecular Weight: 156.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Room temperature
• IUPAC Name: 5-(hydroxymethyl)-6-methyl-1H-pyrimidine-2,4-dione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H8N2O3/c1-3-4(2-9)5(10)8-6(11)7-3/h9H,2H2,1H3,(H2,7,8,10,11)
• InChIKey: XBAVGYMDOXCWQU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C(=O)NC(=O)N1)CO

5-Hydroxymethyl-6-methyluracil(CAT: M069189) is a derivative of uracil with applications in biochemical and pharmaceutical research, particularly as a building block in nucleic acid studies. This compound, featuring both a hydroxymethyl and a methyl group on the uracil ring, is valuable for probing DNA and RNA synthesis, stability, and repair mechanisms. The hydroxymethyl group enhances solubility and reactivity, enabling researchers to investigate nucleotide analogs or design modified nucleotides for therapeutic use. With its unique structural modifications, 5-Hydroxymethyl-6-methyluracil serves as a versatile intermediate in nucleic acid analog development and other advanced biochemical research applications.