3-Methyluracil
3-Methyluracil (Compound 5) is a pyrimidine heterocyclic compound. 3-Methyluracil can be isolated from Cordyceps bassiana. 3-Methyluracil has anti-inflammatory activity. 3-Methyluracil inhibits Luciferase activity induced by NF-κB and AP-1 and reduces the mRNA levels of COX-2 and TNF-α. 3-Methyluracil can be used for inflammatory diseases research[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
608-34-4
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H351
Target
COX; TNF Receptor
Related Pathways
Apoptosis; Immunology/Inflammation
Field of Research
Inflammation/Immunology
Purity
95.0
Smiles
O=C1C=CNC(=O)N1C
Molecular Formula
C5H6N2O2
Molecular Weight
126.12
Precautions
H351
References & Citations
[1]Suh W, et al. Chemical Constituents Identified from Fruit Body of Cordyceps bassiana and Their Anti-Inflammatory Activity. Biomol Ther (Seoul) . 2017 Mar 1;25 (2) :165-170.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Reference compound2
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Isoform
COX-2
Available Sizes
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