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51-20-7

Name 5-Bromouracil
CAS 51-20-7
EINECS(EC#) 200-084-0
Molecular Formula C4H3BrN2O2
MDL Number MFCD00006017
Molecular Weight 190.98
MOL File 51-20-7.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance Prisms
Melting point  >300 °C (lit.)
density  1.8710 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.6200 (estimate)
storage temp.  Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility  <1g/l
form  Solid
pka 6.77±0.10(Predicted)
color  White
Water Solubility  SOLUBLE IN COLD WATER
Usage A major chemical mutagen. Incorporates into DNA, altering base-pair sequencing by replacing thymine
Detection Methods HPLC,NMR
Merck  14,1440
BRN  127176
InChIKey LQLQRFGHAALLLE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS DataBase Reference 51-20-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 5-Bromouracil(51-20-7)
EPA Substance Registry System 51-20-7(EPA Substance)

Safety Data

Hazard Codes  Xn
Risk Statements 
R22:Harmful if swallowed.
Safety Statements 
S36/37:Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves .
S53:Avoid exposure-obtain special instruction before use .
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) .
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  YQ9060000
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  29335995
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by intraperitoneal route. Experimental reproductive effects. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Brand NOx.
Hazardous Substances Data 51-20-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

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