3-Methyluracil
Synonym(s):3-MeU
- CAS NO.:608-34-4
- Empirical Formula: C5H6N2O2
- Molecular Weight: 126.11
- MDL number: MFCD00038014
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-09-12 18:44:32
What is 3-Methyluracil?
The Uses of 3-Methyluracil
3-Methyluracil is an analogue of Uracil (U801000), a nitrogenous base on RNA nucleosides.
What are the applications of Application
3-Methyluracil is a compound used to study relative physical chemical parameters
Definition
ChEBI: A pyrimidone that is uracil with a methyl group at position 3.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, 18, p. 339, 1981 DOI: 10.1002/jhet.5570180222
Tetrahedron, 39, p. 3919, 1983 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4020(01)90895-6
Properties of 3-Methyluracil
| Melting point: | 223-226 °C |
| Boiling point: | 272.17°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.4760 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.6300 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Store in freezer, under -20°C |
| pka | 9.95±0.10(Predicted) |
| Water Solubility | 200g/L(temperature not stated) |
Safety information for 3-Methyluracil
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Health Hazard GHS08 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H351:Carcinogenicity |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P281:Use personal protective equipment as required. |
Computed Descriptors for 3-Methyluracil
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