C5H7N3O
125.13 g/mol
Research ReagentWarning
2-amino-6-methylpyrimidin-4-one
CAS3977-29-5EC223-612-1
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Research Compound
This compound is a research reagent and a biochemical precursor in the biosynthetic pathway leading to thiamine pyrophosphate, a critical cofactor derived from vitamin B1. It is structurally characterized as an aromatic heterocyclic amine.
biochemical precursor for thiamine pyrophosphate synthesislaboratory reagent for biochemical research
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CAS 3977-29-5
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Safety Reference
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-amino-4-methyl-1H-pyrimidin-6-one
InChIKey
KWXIPEYKZKIAKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=CC(=O)NC(=N1)N
Synonyms (32)
- 2-Amino-6-Methyl-4-Pyrimidone
- 2-Amino-6-methyl-4-pyrimidol
- 4-Methylisocytosine
- 6-Methylisocytosine
- Mecytosine
- Superacil
- Superacyl