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Description

Uracil

  • Synonym: 2,4-Dihydroxypyrimidine
  • Common and naturally occurring pyrimidine derivative

Specifications:

  • Ultra Pure Grade
  • Em (258nm, phosphate buffer): >7,900
  • Appearance: Solid
  • Boiling Point: 379 °C
  • Density: 0.99-1.0 g/cm3
  • Melting Point: >300 °C (lit.)
  • RTECS Number: YQ8650000

Properties

Storage Temperature

RT

European Com.#

200-621-9

Purity

>99%

Appearance color

White to off-white

Appearance form

Powder

Molecular Formula

C4H4N2O2

Molecular Weight

112.09

Density

1.0 g/cm3

Melting point

335°C

Solubility (@ RT)

H2O, hot: 1 mg/mL; sparingly soluble in cold water.
1 M NaOH: 50 mg/mL
Soluble in ammonia water. Insoluble in ethanol and ether.