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C4H5N3O3
143.1 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning

Isouramil

CAS3914-34-9
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate

Isouramil, also known as 5,6-dihydroxycytosine, is a chemical compound recognized as the aglycone of convicine. It is a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound used primarily as a pharmaceutical intermediate in research and manufacturing.

pharmaceutical intermediateresearch compound for nucleic acid studies

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

6-amino-5-hydroxy-1H-pyrimidine-2,4-dione

InChIKey

SPOYOCCBDWULRZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1(=C(NC(=O)NC1=O)N)O

Synonyms (11)
  • 5,6-Dihydroxycytosine
  • 6-Aminopyrimidine-2,4,5-triol
  • 6-amino-5-hydroxyuracil
  • Isouramil