| CAS No. | 675873-16-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H5N3O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 215.12 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 215.12 g/mol gives 2-(5-Nitro-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)acetic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
CATO supplies 2-(5-Nitro-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)acetic acid (CAS 675873-16-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C6H5N3O6, MW 215.12 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Structurally, 2-(5-Nitro-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)acetic acid (C6H5N3O6) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure, an amide group. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 6.0, corresponding to approximately 6 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 215.12 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. 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-(5-Nitro-2,4-dioxo-3,4-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.
| Molecular Formula | C6H5N3O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 215.12 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 6.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1985 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 3 |