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6-Aminouracil

CAS No.
873-83-6
Chemical Name:
6-Aminouracil
Synonyms
6-AMINOPYRIMIDINE-2,4(1H,3H)-DIONE;6-AMINOPYRIMIDINE-2,4-DIOL;4-AMINO-2,6-DIHYDROXYPYRIMIDINE;4-ADHP;NSC 7367;NSC 15919;AKOS 92815;Aminuracil;Aminouracil;4-AMINOURACI
CBNumber:
CB2355975
Molecular Formula:
C4H5N3O2
Molecular Weight:
127.1
MDL Number:
MFCD00006071
MOL File:
873-83-6.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
Last updated:2025-09-05 20:24:49

6-Aminouracil Properties

Melting point ≥360 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 235.85°C (rough estimate)
Density 1.4748 (rough estimate)
refractive index 1.5000 (estimate)
storage temp. Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
solubility DMSO (Slightly, Heated), Methanol (Slightly)
form Crystalline Powder
pka 3.76±0.10(Predicted)
color Cream to light brown
Water Solubility slightly soluble
BRN 120491
InChI InChI=1S/C4H5N3O2/c5-2-1-3(8)7-4(9)6-2/h1H,(H4,5,6,7,8,9)
InChIKey LNDZXOWGUAIUBG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C1(=O)NC(N)=CC(=O)N1
CAS DataBase Reference 873-83-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System 2,4(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinedione, 6-amino- (873-83-6)
UNSPSC Code 12352100
NACRES NA.22

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS)  GHS hazard pictograms
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H302
Precautionary statements  P280f
Safety Statements  22-24/25
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  YQ8750000
10-23
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  29335995
Toxicity LDLo par-mus: 2400 mg/kg CBCCT* 7,696,55
NFPA 704
1
1 0

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TCI Chemical A0658 6-Aminouracil >98.0%(T) 873-83-6 25g $61 2025-07-31 Buy
TCI Chemical A0658 6-Aminouracil >98.0%(T) 873-83-6 250g $357 2025-07-31 Buy
TRC A604935 6-Amino-2,4-dihydroxypyrimidine 873-83-6 250g $135 2021-12-16 Buy
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6-Aminouracil Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Chemical Properties

cream to light brown crystalline powder

Definition

ChEBI: 6-aminouracil is a pyrimidone.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by parenteralroute. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumesof NOx.

Synthesis

Ethyl cyanoacetate

105-56-6

Urea

57-13-6

6-Aminouracil

873-83-6

GENERAL METHOD: Ethyl cyanoacetate (0.1 mol) was mixed with urea, methylurea and/or methylthiourea (0.1 mol) in anhydrous ethanol (290 mL) containing sodium. The reaction mixture was refluxed for 10-12 hours and subsequently cooled to room temperature. Acidification was carried out by adjusting the pH to 6 with acetic acid. The resulting precipitate was washed with distilled water and dried in a desiccator overnight.1a was obtained in 69% yield with a melting point over 360°C (literature value ≥ 360°C).

Purification Methods

Purify the aminouracil by dissolving it in 3M aqueous NH3, filtering hot, and adding 3M formic acid until precipitation is complete. Cool, filter off (or centrifuge), wash well with cold H2O, then EtOH and dry it in air. Dry it further in a vacuum at ~80o. [Barlin & Pfeiderer J Chem Soc (B) 1424 1971, Beilstein 25 III/IV 4107.]

References

[1] Russian Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2002, vol. 38, # 7, p. 1053 - 1055
[2] Journal of Chemical Research, 2016, vol. 40, # 12, p. 771 - 777
[3] Indian Journal of Chemistry - Section B Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, 1996, vol. 35, # 7, p. 662 - 668
[4] Australian Journal of Chemistry, 2007, vol. 60, # 2, p. 120 - 123
[5] Oriental Journal of Chemistry, 2010, vol. 26, # 4, p. 1281 - 1292

57-13-6
105-34-0
873-83-6
Synthesis of 6-Aminouracil from Urea and Methyl cyanoacetate

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