Ureidopropionic acid

SKU: orb1302450

Description

Ureidopropionic acid is a uracil catabolite generated from dihydrouracil and converted to beta-alanine. It serves as a key research compound for studying pyrimidine metabolism disorders, such as beta-ureidopropionase deficiency, and for investigating mechanisms of 5-fluorouracil toxicity in both in vitro and in vivo models.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 462-88-4
• MW: 132.12
• Purity: 99.85%
• Formula: C₄H₈N₂O₃
• SMILES: NC(=O)NCCC(O)=O
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: DMSO:60 mg/mL (454.13 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (15.14 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Endogenous Metabolite, Carbamoyl-b-alanine, 3-Ureidopropionic acid, Inhibitor, Human Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, inhibit, Ureidopropionic acid

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

111