| Formula / Notation | C5H6N2O2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 65-71-4 |
| Molecular Weight | 126.11 |
| Melting Point | 316 °C |
| Solubility | 3820 mg/L (at 25 °C) |
| Appearance | Solid; [Merck Index] White crystalline powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] |
| Also Known As | 5-methyl-1H-pyrimidine-2,4-dione; 65-71-4; 5-methyluracil; 2,4-Dihydroxy-5-methylpyrimidine; Thymin; 5-Methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione; Thymine anhydrate; 2,4(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinedione, 5-methyl-; Thymin (purine base); 5-methyl-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Thymine?
Thymine is a pyrimidine nucleobase that is uracil in which the hydrogen at position 5 is replaced by a methyl group. It has a role as a mouse metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite and a human metabolite. It is a pyrimidine nucleobase and a pyrimidone.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: 5-methyl-1H-pyrimidine-2,4-dione
Other Names / Synonyms: 5-methyl-1H-pyrimidine-2,4-dione; 65-71-4; 5-methyluracil; 2,4-Dihydroxy-5-methylpyrimidine; Thymin; 5-Methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione; Thymine anhydrate; 2,4(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinedione, 5-methyl-; Thymin (purine base); 5-methyl-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 316 °C |
| Molecular Weight | 126.11 |
| Solubility | 3820 mg/L (at 25 °C) |
| Appearance | Solid; [Merck Index] White crystalline powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Thymine is a pyrimidine nucleobase that is uracil in which the hydrogen at position 5 is replaced by a methyl group. It has a role as a mouse metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite and a human metabolite. It is a pyrimidine nucleobase and a pyrimidone.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Thymine is: C5H6N2O2