Uracil
TL;DR: Uracil (CAS 66-22-8) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C4H4N2O2 and molecular weight 112.027275 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
1H-pyrimidine-2,4-dione
Also Known As: uracil, 2,4-Dihydroxypyrimidine, pyrimidine-2,4-diol, Pyrod, Pirod
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C4H4N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 112.027275 g/mol |
| XLogP | -1.1 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 58.2 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 112.027275 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 8 |
| Complexity | 161.0 |
| Melting Point | 338 |
| Solubility | 3600 |
| SMILES | C1=CNC(=O)NC1=O |
| InChIKey | ISAKRJDGNUQOIC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Uracil is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, 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).
A biotechnology compound supplied by CoreyChem, Uracil (CAS 66-22-8) has the molecular formula C4H4N2O2 and a molecular weight of 112.03 g/mol. Reported properties include a solubility: 3600. Synonyms include uracil and 2,4-Dihydroxypyrimidine.
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 Uracil
Property Insights of Uracil
The XLogP value of -1.1 indicates that Uracil is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 58.2 Ų, Uracil exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Uracil has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Uracil?
The CAS number of Uracil is 66-22-8.
What is the molecular formula of Uracil?
The molecular formula of Uracil is C4H4N2O2.
What is the molecular weight of Uracil?
The molecular weight of Uracil is 112.027275 g/mol.
What are the applications of Uracil?
Uracil is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, 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 Uracil?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Uracil?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Uracil and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.