5,6-Dihydro-5-methyluracil

SKU: orb1310523

Description

Dihydrothymine is a catabolic intermediate of thymine found in both plant and animal systems. This small molecule is utilized in biochemical research, particularly in studies of pyrimidine metabolism and nucleotide salvage pathways, both in vitro and in vivo. Elevated concentrations of dihydrothymine have been associated with cytotoxic effects.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Metabolism Research, Molecular Biology

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 696-04-8
• MW: 128.13
• Purity: 98.53% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₅H₈N₂O₂
• SMILES: CC1CNC(=O)NC1=O
• Target: Nucleoside Antimetabolite/Analog,Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: Ethanol:5 mg/mL (39.02 mM);H2O:10 mg/mL (78.05 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (15.61 mM);DMSO:60 mg/mL (468.27 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Dihydrothymine, 5,6Dihydro5methyluracil, 5,6-Dihydro-5-methyluracil, 5, 6-Dihydrothymine, 5,6 Dihydro 5 methyluracil, Analog, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, inhibit, Inhibitor, Nucleoside Analogue, Nucleoside Antimetabolite, NucleosideAntimetabolite

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

93556