Alloxan
TL;DR: Alloxan (CAS 50-71-5) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C4H2N2O4 and molecular weight 142.00145 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
1,3-diazinane-2,4,5,6-tetrone
Also Known As: Alloxan, Mesoxalylurea, Mesoxalylcarbamide, Pyrimidinetetrone, ALLOXANE
Application Areas
Top 5 of 21 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C4H2N2O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 142.00145 g/mol |
| XLogP | -1.0 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 92.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 142.00145 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 10 |
| Complexity | 222.0 |
| Melting Point | 256 °C (decomposes) |
| Boiling Point | Sublimes |
| Density | 1.07 |
| Solubility | Sol in benzene |
| SMILES | C1(=O)C(=O)NC(=O)NC1=O |
| InChIKey | HIMXGTXNXJYFGB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Alloxan is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Alloxan is a pharmaceutical intermediate identified by CAS number 50-71-5 and the molecular formula C4H2N2O4 and a molecular weight of 142 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 1.07 g/cm³, a solubility: Sol in benzene. Synonyms include Alloxan and Mesoxalylurea.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Alloxan
Property Insights of Alloxan
The XLogP value of -1.0 indicates that Alloxan is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 92.3 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Alloxan. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Alloxan has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 4 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Alloxan?
The CAS number of Alloxan is 50-71-5.
What is the molecular formula of Alloxan?
The molecular formula of Alloxan is C4H2N2O4.
What is the molecular weight of Alloxan?
The molecular weight of Alloxan is 142.00145 g/mol.
What are the applications of Alloxan?
Alloxan is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis...
Where can I buy Alloxan?
You can request a quote for Alloxan directly from CoreyChem. Contact us or email [email protected] for pricing and availability.
Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Alloxan?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Alloxan and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.