Product Description: 6-Methyluracil (Pseudothymine), a metabolite of Uracil, can be used as an indicator of acetoacetyl-CoA (AACoA) accumulation. 6-Methyluracil exhibits antiradiation effect in vivo[1][2].
Applications: Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism
Formula: C5H6N2O2
References: [1]Cromby CH, et, al. 6-Methyluracil excretion in 2-methylacetoacetyl-CoA thiolase deficiency and in two children with an unexplained recurrent ketoacidaemia. J Inherit Metab Dis. 1994;17(1):81-4./[2]Taran IP, et, al. [The antiradiation action of 6-methyluracil]. Radiobiologiia. Mar-Apr 1993;33(2):285-90.
CAS Number: 626-48-2
Molecular Weight: 126.11
Compound Purity: 99.33
Research Area: Metabolic Disease
Solubility: DMSO : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Target: Endogenous Metabolite