3-Methyl-2,6-dioxo-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid CAS 2013-90-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.2013-90-3
Molecular FormulaC6H6N2O4
Molecular Weight170.12 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-Methyl-2,6-dioxo-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid CAS 2013-90-3 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 3-Methyl-2,6-dioxo-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid is closely related to an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

CATO supplies 3-Methyl-2,6-dioxo-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid (CAS 2013-90-3), a certified reference material (molecular formula C6H6N2O4, MW 170.12 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C6H6N2O4, 3-Methyl-2,6-dioxo-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 170.12 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 3-Methyl-2,6-dioxo-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC6H6N2O4
Molecular Weight170.12 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Nitrogen Atoms2

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