1,3-Dimethyl-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-pyrimidinetrione

CAS: 769-42-6

Ref. 3D-FD128015

Product Information

• Name: 1,3-Dimethyl-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-pyrimidinetrione
• Synonyms: 1,3-Dimethylbarbituric acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 1,3-Dimethyl-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-pyrimidinetrione is a heterocyclic organic compound, which is synthesized via established chemical procedures involving catalytic methods or direct condensation reactions. This compound is well-known for its role in the biochemical field as a urease inhibitor. Urease, an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of urea, is targeted by this compound to potentially mitigate issues related to excessive ammonia production in agricultural and medical settings.In addition to its enzymatic inhibition properties, 1,3-Dimethyl-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-pyrimidinetrione serves as a pivotal intermediate in barbiturate synthesis. Barbiturates are psychoactive compounds used historically in medicine for their sedative and anesthetic properties. The compound's structure allows it to participate in the Knoevenagel condensation, facilitating the formation of complex molecules essential in pharmaceutical development. These multifunctional applications make it a valuable tool in various scientific research contexts, exploring both inhibitory mechanisms and synthetic pathways for drug discovery and development.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 156.14 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₈N₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H8N2O3/c1-7-4(9)3-5(10)8(2)6(7)11/h3H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=VVSASNKOFCZVES-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CN1C(=O)CC(=O)N(C)C1=O