Description

5-Mercapto-6-Azauracil Sodium Salt is a modified nucleobase analog of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical and biochemical research. Its core value lies in its ability to act as a key intermediate and a potent inhibitor of specific enzymatic pathways, particularly those involving purine and pyrimidine metabolism. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of antiviral drug development, oncology research, and the synthesis of novel nucleotide-based therapeutics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of novel antiviral and anticancer nucleoside analogs.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies, particularly for thymidylate synthase and other enzymes involved in nucleotide synthesis.
• Antiviral Agent Development: Investigated for its potential activity against a range of viral pathogens due to its mechanism of action on viral replication.
• Oncology Research: Explored for its antiproliferative effects in cancer cell studies, targeting rapidly dividing cells.
• Molecular Biology: Potential use in probing nucleic acid structure and function or in the development of diagnostic probes.
• Academic & Contract Research: Serves as a specialized reagent for universities and CROs (Contract Research Organizations) conducting life science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Mercapto-6-Azauracil Sodium Salt
CAS No.	20029-35-0
Molecular Formula	C3H2N3NaO2S
Molecular Weight	175.12 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Aza-2-thiouracil Sodium Salt; 6-Azathymine-2-thiol Sodium Salt; 2-Thio-6-azauracil Sodium Salt; Sodium 5-mercapto-1,2,4-triazine-6-ol; 6-Aza-2-thiouracil, Sodium Derivative; 2-Mercapto-6-azauracil Sodium Salt; 5-Mercapto-6-aza-1H-pyrimidin-2-one Sodium Salt
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Quality Control

Our 5-Mercapto-6-Azauracil Sodium Salt is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and pharmaceutical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.