Description

5-Azauracil is a heterocyclic organic compound and a pyrimidine analog with significant biochemical activity. This compound is valued for its role as a competitive inhibitor of orotidine monophosphate decarboxylase, interfering with *de novo* pyrimidine biosynthesis. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors for developing nucleoside-based therapeutics and as a critical biochemical tool in metabolic studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel nucleoside analogs and antiviral or anticancer agents.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a specific inhibitor in studies of pyrimidine metabolism and nucleotide biosynthesis pathways.
• Antifungal Agent Development: Investigated for its potential in creating compounds that target fungal growth by disrupting RNA synthesis.
• Plant Growth Regulation: Applied in agricultural research to study and modulate plant metabolic processes.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Azauracil
CAS No.	71-33-0
Molecular Formula	C3H3N3O2
Molecular Weight	113.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Azauracil; 1,2,4-Triazine-3,5(2H,4H)-dione; 2H-1,2,4-Triazine-3,5-dione; 6-Azauracil; NSC-1895; U-11634; 5-AZUR; Azacil
EINECS	200-748-8

Quality Control

Our 5-Azauracil is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%

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