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5,6-Dihydro-5-methyluracil (CAS 696-04-8)

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Alternate Names:
5-Methyl-5,6-dihydrouracil
CAS Number:
696-04-8
Molecular Weight:
128.13
Molecular Formula:
C5H8N2O2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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5,6-Dihydro-5-methyluracil is a compound that functions as a precursor in the biosynthesis of thymine, a component of DNA. Within the experimental, plays a role in the conversion of dihydrouracil to thymine, contributing to the maintenance and replication of genetic material. Its mode of action involves participating in the enzymatic conversion of dihydrouracil to thymine through a series of biochemical reactions. Interacts at the molecular level, within the pathway of thymine, its utility in development. Its functional role lies in its involvement in the biosynthesis of DNA, contributing to the fundamental processes of genetic replication and maintenance.


5,6-Dihydro-5-methyluracil (CAS 696-04-8) References

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5,6-Dihydro-5-methyluracil, 5 g

sc-268143
5 g
$59.00