| Identification |
| Name: | 5-Bromouracil |
| Synonyms: | 2,4 (1H, 3H)-Pyrimidinedione, 5-bromo-;5-Bromo-2,4-dihydroxypyrimidine;Bromouracil;5-bromo-1H-pyrimidine-2,4-dione;Uracil, 5-bromo-;5-Bromo-pyrimidin-2,4-diol;2,4-dihydroxy-5-Bromo-pyrimidine;5-Bromouracil;5-Bromo uracil;5-bromopyrimidine-2,4-diol; |
| CAS: | 51-20-7 |
| EINECS: | 200-084-0 |
| Molecular Formula: | C4H3BrN2O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 190.98 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C4H3BrN2O2/c5-2-1-6-4(9)7-3(2)8/h1H,(H2,6,7,8,9) |
| Molecular Structure: |
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| Properties |
| Boiling Point: | 384 |
| Density: | 1.965 g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. |
| Refractive index: | 1.59 |
| Water Solubility: | SOLUBLE IN COLD WATER |
| Solubility: | SOLUBLE IN COLD WATER |
| Appearance: | White powder. |
| HS Code: | 29335995 |
| Storage Temperature: | Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. |
| Color: | Prisms from water |
| Usage: | A major chemical mutagen. Incorporates into DNA, altering base-pair sequencing by replacing thymine |
| Safety Data |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xn:Harmful
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