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Uracil

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

2,4(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinedione, 2,4-Dihydroxypyrimidine, 2,4-Pyrimidinediol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H4N2O2
CAS Number:
66-22-8
Molecular Weight:
112.09
Beilstein:
507828
MDL number:
MFCD00006016
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329751458
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

uracil

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

>300 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

O=C1NC=CC(=O)N1

InChI

1S/C4H4N2O2/c7-3-1-2-5-4(8)6-3/h1-2H,(H2,5,6,7,8)

InChI key

ISAKRJDGNUQOIC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Uracil USP Reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Fluorouracil
  • Ribavirin Tablets

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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