Uracil is a pyrimidine nucleobase that plays a crucial role in the biochemistry of RNA. It is one of the four primary bases found in RNA, pairing with adenine during the formation of RNA strands. Uracil is characterized by its molecular formula C4H4N2O2 and a molecular weight of approximately 112.09 g/mol. It is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water and exhibits a relatively low melting point. Uracil contains two functional groups: a carbonyl group and an amine group, which contribute to its ability to participate in hydrogen bonding. In biological systems, uracil is synthesized from orotic acid and can be converted into other nucleotides, such as cytidine triphosphate (CTP). Its presence in RNA, as opposed to DNA where thymine is used, is significant for the stability and function of genetic material. Additionally, uracil can undergo various chemical reactions, including methylation to form thymine, highlighting its importance in nucleic acid metabolism and cellular processes.

Uracil

66-22-8: 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione, 2,4-(1H,3H-Pyrimidinedione), 2,4-Dihydroxypyrimidine, 2,4-Dioxopyrimidine, 2,4-Dioxy Pyrimidine, 2,4-Dioxypyrimidine, 2,4-Pyrimidinediol, 2,4-Pyrimidinedione, 4-Hydroxyuracil, Hybar X, Nsc 3970, Pirod, Pyrimidine-2,4-Dione (1H,3H), Pyrod, U, Uracile, Uracilo, Urasil, pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione, Uracil

CAS 66-22-8: Uracil

Uracil

Ref: 3D-FU01843

Pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione (Uracil)

Ref: TR-MM0593.03

Uracil extrapure, 99%

Ref: SR-23622