Triuret

• CAT Number: I037545
• CAS Number: 556-99-0
• Molecular Formula: C3H6N4O3
• Molecular Weight: 146.106
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: Triuret
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
• IUPAC Name: Urea, N,N'-bis(aminocarbonyl)-
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H6N4O3/c4-1(8)6-3(10)7-2(5)9/h(H6,4,5,6,7,8,9,10)
• InChIKey: WNVQBUHCOYRLPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(NC(N)=O)NC(N)=O

Triuret is a byproduct of purine degradation in living organisms and has potential hypokalemic effects.

Reference

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