Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
6642-31-5
Molecular Formula
C6H9N3O2
Molecular Weight
155.16 g/mol
Synonym

2,4(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinedione, 6-amino-1,3-dimethyl; 6-Amino-1,3-dimethyl-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione; 6-Amino-1,3-dimethyluracil; N,N-Dimethyl-6-aminouracil

Keywords
Intermediates
Heterocycles
Pharmaceutical Standards
Amines
Fine Chemicals
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6-Amino-1,3-dimethyluracil is a substituted uracil derivative containing amino and methyl groups on the pyrimidine ring. It is mainly used as a chemical intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the preparation of certain xanthine and heterocyclic compounds.