CAS 61033-04-3: 2,4(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinedione, 6-amino-3-methyl-5-nitroso-

6-Amino-5-nitroso-3-methyluracil is an aromatic compound that belongs to the class of nitrogenous bases. It is a crystalline solid that can be obtained through dehydration of 6-amino-5-nitrosohydantoin, which is also known as 5,6-diaminopyrimidine. This substance has an anionic charge in the ligand form and a hydrated form. It reacts with piperidine to produce piperidinium ions. 6-Amino-5-nitroso-3-methyluracil has been shown to exist in two forms: neutral and exocyclic. The neutral form is more stable than the exocyclic form, which exhibits intramolecular hydrogen bonding.