Alloxan

 2,4,5,6(1 H,3H)-pyrimidinetetrone.

Structure:-

chemical nomenclature & trade name:-

Urea, mesoxalyl-. A13-15282; Alloxan; Alloxan 7169 Alloxane; Barbituric acid, 5-0x0-; EINECS 200-062-0; Mesoxalylcarbamide; Mesoxalylurea; NSC 7169; 2,4,5,6-Pyrimidinteton; 2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-Pyrimidine-tetrone; 2,4,5,6-Tetraoxohexa-hydropyrimidine.

Chemical symbol:-

C₄H₂N₂O_4.

Molecular weight:-

142.07 g/mol.

Chemical registration numbering:-

CAS: 50-71-5.

General description:-

pale yellow solid.

Physical & Chemical Properties:-

Melting point: 256 °C & Density: 1.639 g/cm3 (anhydrous) & Solubility in water: 0.29 g/100 mL; Soluble in acetone, alcohol, methanol, glacial acetic acid; slightly soluble in chloroform, petroleum ether, toluene, ethyl acetate and acetic anhydride. Insoluble in ether. & Vapor Pressure:  2.14X10-10 [mmHg].

Uses:-

Used in nutrition experiments & organic synthesis.

Suppliers:-      

Wako Pure Chem. Ind.

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