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Thymine

Catalog Number

ACM65714

CAS

65-71-4

Structure

IUPAC Name

5-Methyl-1H-pyrimidine-2,4-dione

Synonyms

5-Methylpyrimidine-2,4-dione

Molecular Weight

126.11

Molecular Formula

C5H6N2O2

Canonical SMILES

CC1=CNC(=O)NC1=O

InChI

InChI=1S/C5H6N2O2/c1-3-2-6-5(9)7-4(3)8/h2H,1H3,(H2,6,7,8,9)

InChI Key

RWQNBRDOKXIBIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Boiling Point

234.21 °C

Melting Point

320 °C(lit.)

Flash Point

198 °C

Purity

98%

Density

1.3541 g/cm³

Solubility

Soluble in hot water, slightly soluble in alcohol

Appearance

White powder

Storage

Sealed in dry, room temperature

Active Content

95%

Physical State

Powder

Typical Applications

Use as antioxidant.

MSDS

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COA

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Spec Sheet

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Custom Q&A

What is the chemical formula for Thymine?

The chemical formula for Thymine is C5H6N2O2.

What is the melting point of Thymine?

The melting point of Thymine is around 320°C.

What are the synonyms for Thymine?

Some synonyms for Thymine include 5-Methyl-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione and 5-Methyl-2,4-dioxypyrimidine.

What are the physiological functions of Thymine?

Thymine is a major pyrimidine component of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and plays a role in DNA biosynthesis.

What are some of the chemical properties of Thymine?

Thymine is a white crystalline powder, insoluble in water at room temperature, slightly soluble in alcohol, and soluble in alkali, acid, formamide, DMF, and pyridine.

How is Thymine used in studying DNA structure?

Thymine can be used in studying DNA structure through radiation-induced free radical reactions resulting in base cross-linking and derivatization reactions.

What are some uses of Thymine?

Thymine can be used in the development of sensitive detectors with nanoparticle-based structures, coordination chemistry, and as a key intermediate for synthesizing anti-AIDS and anti-tumor drugs.

What are some safety details associated with Thymine?

Thymine has a hazard code Xi and risk statements 36-36/37/38. It is considered stable but incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

How does Thymine differ from the other three DNA bases?

Thymine is the only one of the four bases found exclusively inside DNA, while the other bases can also be found in RNA.

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