2-(4-Methyl-2,6-dioxo-3,6-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)acetic acid CAS 54069-85-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.54069-85-1
Molecular FormulaC7H8N2O4
Molecular Weight184.15 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(4-Methyl-2,6-dioxo-3,6-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)acetic acid CAS 54069-85-1 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 184.15 g/mol gives 2-(4-Methyl-2,6-dioxo-3,6-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)acetic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

2-(4-Methyl-2,6-dioxo-3,6-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)acetic acid (CAS 54069-85-1) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C7H8N2O4 and a molecular weight of 184.15 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C7H8N2O4, 2-(4-Methyl-2,6-dioxo-3,6-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)acetic 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 184.15 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), 2-(4-Methyl-2,6-dioxo-3,6-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)acetic 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 FormulaC7H8N2O4
Molecular Weight184.15 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.)1972
Nitrogen Atoms2

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