CAS 626-48-2|6-Methyluracil
| Common Name | 6-Methyluracil | ||
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| CAS Number | 626-48-2 | Molecular Weight | 126.113 |
| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 | Boiling Point | / |
| Molecular Formula | C5H6N2O2 | Melting Point | 318 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
| MSDS | ChineseUSA | Flash Point | 208ºC |
| Symbol | GHS08 | Signal Word | Warning |
Names
| Name | 6-methyluracil |
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| Synonym | More Synonyms |
6-Methyluracil BiologicalActivity
| 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 | Research Areas >>Metabolic Disease |
| In Vivo | 6-Methyluracil (50 mg/kg; a single i.p.) produces a pronounced radioprotective effect in BALB and SHK mice[2]. |
| References | [1]. Cromby CH, et, al. 6-Methyluracil excretion in 2-methylacetoacetyl-CoA thiolase deficiency and in two children with an unexplained recurrent ketoacidaemia. J Inherit Metab Dis. 1994;17(1):81-4. [2]. Taran IP, et, al. [The antiradiation action of 6-methyluracil]. Radiobiologiia. Mar-Apr 1993;33(2):285-90. |
Chemical & Physical Properties
| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| InChIKey | SHVCSCWHWMSGTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | Cc1cc(=O)[nH]c(=O)[nH]1 |
| Water Solubility | 7 g/L (22 ºC) |
Toxicological Information
CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION |
ACUTE TOXICITY DATA - TYPE OF TEST :
- LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Oral
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
- Rodent - rat
- DOSE/DURATION :
- 64500 mg/kg
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
- REFERENCE :
- LONZA# Personal Communication from LONZA Ltd., CH-4002, Basel, Switzerland Volume(issue)/page/year: 03FEB1981
- TYPE OF TEST :
- LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Oral
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
- Rodent - mouse
- DOSE/DURATION :
- >7500 mg/kg
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
- REFERENCE :
- JAPMA8 Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association, Scientific Edition. (Washington, DC) V.29-49, 1940-60. For publisher information, see JPMSAE. Volume(issue)/page/year: 44,56,1955
- TYPE OF TEST :
- LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Intraperitoneal
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
- Rodent - mouse
- DOSE/DURATION :
- 2700 mg/kg
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
- REFERENCE :
- PCJOAU Pharmaceutical Chemistry Journal (English Translation). Translation of KHFZAN. (Plenum Pub. Corp., 233 Spring St., New York, NY 10013) No.1- 1967- Volume(issue)/page/year: 27,112,1993
- TYPE OF TEST :
- LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Oral
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
- Mammal - species unspecified
- DOSE/DURATION :
- 2 gm/kg
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
- REFERENCE :
- RPTOAN Russian Pharmacology and Toxicology (English Translation). Translation of FATOAO. (Euromed Pub., 33, Woodlands Rd., Surbiton, Surrey, UK) V.30- 1967- Volume(issue)/page/year: 48,186,1985 ** TUMORIGENIC DATA **
- TYPE OF TEST :
- TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Oral
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
- Rodent - rat
- DOSE/DURATION :
- 18 gm/kg/52W-C
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Tumorigenic - neoplastic by RTECS criteria Endocrine - thyroid tumors
- REFERENCE :
- VOONAW Voprosy Onkologii. Problems of Oncology. For English translation, see PONCAU. (V/O Mezhdunarodnaya Kniga, 113095 Moscow, USSR) V.1-10, 1928-37; V.1- 1955- Volume(issue)/page/year: 8(10),49,1962 ** REPRODUCTIVE DATA **
- TYPE OF TEST :
- TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Oral
- DOSE :
- 2 gm/kg
- SEX/DURATION :
- female 10 day(s) after conception
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetal death Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - urogenital system
- REFERENCE :
- BEXBAN Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine (English Translation). Translation of BEBMAE. (Plenum Pub. Corp., 233 Spring St., New York, NY 10013) V.41- 1956- Volume(issue)/page/year: 66,1382,1968
- TYPE OF TEST :
- TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Subcutaneous
- DOSE :
- 20 mg/kg
- SEX/DURATION :
- female 4 day(s) pre-mating
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Reproductive - Maternal Effects - uterus, cervix, vagina
- REFERENCE :
- JSICAZ Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, Section C: Biological Sciences. (New Delhi, India) V.14-21, 1955-62. For publisher information, see IJEBA6. Volume(issue)/page/year: 19,264,1960 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - X1624 No. of Facilities: 89 (estimated) No. of Industries: 5 No. of Occupations: 6 No. of Employees: 293 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 109 (estimated)
Safety Information
| 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 |
Customs
| 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% |
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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 |
