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Alloxan monohydrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Description

Cytotoxic compound that causes oxidative base damage to nuclear DNAAlloxan monohydrate is used as a precursor to prepare purple dye murexide. It is also used in research models to induce diabetes and destroy beta cells. Further, it is a strong oxidizing agent and it forms a hemiacetal with its reduced reaction product dialuric acid.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Cytotoxic compound that causes oxidative base damage to nuclear DNAAlloxan monohydrate is used as a precursor to prepare purple dye murexide. It is also used in research models to induce diabetes and destroy beta cells. Further, it is a strong oxidizing agent and it forms a hemiacetal with its reduced reaction product dialuric acid.

Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol, acetone, glacial acetic acid and methanol. Slightly soluble in chloroform, petroleum ether, toluene, ethyl acetate and acetic anhydride. Insoluble in ether.

Notes
Air sensitive. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 3237-50-1
Molecular Formula C4H4N2O5
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 160.085
MDL Number MFCD00149399
InChI Key ZIIHZVKHFWOENY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym barbituric acid, 5,5-dihydroxy, 2,4,6 1h,3h,5h-pyrimidinetrione, 5,5-dihydroxy, unii-o2aap9f8b6, 5,5-dihydroxybarbituric acid, ccris 5957, mesoxalylurea monohydrate, 2,4,5,6 1h,3h-pyrimidinetetrone hydrate, 5,5-dihydroxyperhydropyrimidinetrione, 5,5-dihydroxy-2,4,6 1h,3h,5h-pyrimidinetrione, o2aap9f8b6
PubChem CID 312231
IUPAC Name 5,5-dihydroxy-1,3-diazinane-2,4,6-trione
SMILES C1(=O)C(C(=O)NC(=O)N1)(O)O

Specifications

Melting Point ∼260°C (decomposition)
Beilstein 5309394
Merck Index 14,282
Formula Weight 160.09 (142.07 Anhydrous)
Percent Purity 98%
Quantity 50 g
Chemical Name or Material Alloxan monohydrate

RUO – Research Use Only

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