4-Methyl-5-hydroxymethyluracil
[CAS# 147-61-5]

Identification

• Name: 4-Methyl-5-hydroxymethyluracil
• Synonyms: 5-Hydroxymethyl-6-methyluracil; NSC 13202; NSC 667247; Pentoxil; Pentoxyl
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₈N₂O₃
• Molecular Weight: 156.14
• CAS Registry Number: 147-61-5
• EC Number: 205-694-0

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (3.1 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.308±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 314-315 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2015 ACD/Labs)

^** Endicott, Margaret M.; Journal of the American Chemical Society 1941, V63, P2063-5.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315