| Name | 6-methyluracil |
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| Synonyms |
6-Methyluracil
2,4-Dihydroxy-6-methylpyrimidine 2,4(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinedione, 6-methyl- 6-Methylpyrimidin-2,4(1H,3H)-dion EINECS 210-949-4 6-Methyl-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione 6-Methylpyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione 6-methyl-1H-pyrimidine-2,4-dione 6-methylpyrimidine-2,4-diol MFCD00006028 |
| Description | 6-Methyluracil (Pseudothymine), a metabolite of Uracil, can be used as an indicator of acetoacetyl-CoA (AACoA) accumulation. 6-Methyluracil exhibits antiradiation effect in vivo[1][2]. |
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| Related Catalog | |
| In Vivo | 6-Methyluracil (50 mg/kg; a single i.p.) produces a pronounced radioprotective effect in BALB and SHK mice[2]. |
| References |
| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
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| Melting Point | 318 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
| Molecular Formula | C5H6N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 126.113 |
| Flash Point | 208ºC |
| Exact Mass | 126.042931 |
| PSA | 65.72000 |
| LogP | -0.12 |
| Index of Refraction | 1.490 |
| Water Solubility | 7 g/L (22 ºC) |
CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION
HEALTH HAZARD DATAACUTE TOXICITY DATA
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| Symbol |
GHS08 |
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H361 |
| Precautionary Statements | P281 |
| Personal Protective Equipment | dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves |
| Hazard Codes | Xn:Harmful |
| Risk Phrases | R62;R63 |
| Safety Phrases | S36/37/39-S45-S36/37 |
| RIDADR | 1759 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | YR0700000 |
| Packaging Group | II |
| Hazard Class | 8 |
| HS Code | 2942000000 |
| Precursor 9 | |
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| DownStream 8 | |
| HS Code | 2933599090 |
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| Summary | 2933599090. other compounds containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring in the structure. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0% |