57481-65-9

Basic information

• Product Name: Dihydro-1-methyl-3-propyl-2-thioxo-4,6(1H,5H)-Pyrimidinedione
• Synonyms: Dihydro-1-methyl-3-propyl-2-thioxo-4,6(1H,5H)-Pyrimidinedione;1-Methyl-3-propyl-2-thiobarbituric acid
• CAS NO: 57481-65-9
• Molecular Formula: C8H12N2O2S
• Molecular Weight: 200.26
• Mol File: 57481-65-9.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 273℃
• Flash Point: 119℃
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.29
• CAS DataBase Reference: Dihydro-1-methyl-3-propyl-2-thioxo-4,6(1H,5H)-Pyrimidinedione(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Dihydro-1-methyl-3-propyl-2-thioxo-4,6(1H,5H)-Pyrimidinedione(57481-65-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Dihydro-1-methyl-3-propyl-2-thioxo-4,6(1H,5H)-Pyrimidinedione(57481-65-9)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 57481-65-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Dihydro-1-methyl-3-propyl-2-thioxo-4,6(1H,5H)-Pyrimidinedione, also known as alloxan, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C6H10N2O4S. It is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water and is commonly used in the laboratory setting as a reagent for inducing diabetes in animal models. Alloxan is also utilized in the production of reactive oxygen species to study oxidative stress and its effects on cells. Additionally, alloxan has been investigated for its potential antitumor properties and is being studied for its potential use in cancer therapy. However, it is important to note that alloxan is toxic to pancreatic beta cells and can cause severe damage to the pancreas, leading to the development of diabetes.