5,6-Dihydro-5-methyluracil
Dihydrothymine is a catabolic intermediate of thymine found in both plant and animal systems. This small molecule is utilized in biochemical research, particularly in studies of pyrimidine metabolism and nucleotide salvage pathways, both in vitro and in vivo. Elevated concentrations of dihydrothymine have been associated with cytotoxic effects.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
696-04-8
Product Name Alternative
Dihydrothymine, 5,6Dihydro5methyluracil, 5,6-Dihydro-5-methyluracil, 5, 6-Dihydrothymine, 5,6 Dihydro 5 methyluracil, Analog, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, inhibit, Inhibitor, Nucleoside Analogue, Nucleoside Antimetabolite, NucleosideAntimetabolite
Field of Research
Cell Biology, Metabolism Research, Molecular Biology
Purity
98.53% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
Ethanol:5 mg/mL (39.02 mM) ; H2O:10 mg/mL (78.05 mM) ;10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (15.61 mM) ; DMSO:60 mg/mL (468.27 mM)
Smiles
CC1CNC (=O) NC1=O
Molecular Formula
C5H8N2O2
Molecular Weight
128.13
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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