5,6-Diamino-3-methylpyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione CAS 40959-24-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.40959-24-8
Molecular FormulaC5H8N4O2
Molecular Weight156.14 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5,6-Diamino-3-methylpyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione CAS 40959-24-8 chemical structure

Description

Structurally, 5,6-Diamino-3-methylpyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione (C5H8N4O2) contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 4.0, corresponding to approximately 4 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 156.14 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

CATO supplies 5,6-Diamino-3-methylpyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione (CAS 40959-24-8), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H8N4O2, MW 156.14 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 5,6-Diamino-3-methylpyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione 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 FormulaC5H8N4O2
Molecular Weight156.14 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 DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1968
Nitrogen Atoms4

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