Thymine

Catalog Number	ACM65714
CAS Number	65-71-4
Structure
Synonyms	5-Methylpyrimidine-2,4-dione
IUPAC Name	5-Methyl-1H-pyrimidine-2,4-dione
Molecular Weight	126.11
Molecular Formula	C5H6N2O2
Canonical SMILES	CC1=CNC(=O)NC1=O
InChI	InChI=1S/C5H6N2O2/c1-3-2-6-5(9)7-4(3)8/h2H,1H3,(H2,6,7,8,9)
InChI Key	RWQNBRDOKXIBIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point	234.21 °C
Melting Point	320 °C(lit.)
Flash Point	198 °C
Purity	98%
Density	1.3541 g/cm³
Solubility	Soluble in hot water, slightly soluble in alcohol
Appearance	White powder
Storage	Sealed in dry, room temperature
Complexity	195
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count	1
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count	0
Exact Mass	126.042927438
Heavy Atom Count	9
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	2
Monoisotopic Mass	126.042927438
PhysicalState	Powder
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Topological Polar Surface Area	58.2 Ų

Custom Q&A

What is the chemical formula for Thymine?

The chemical formula for Thymine is C5H6N2O2.

What is the melting point of Thymine?

The melting point of Thymine is around 320°C.

What are the synonyms for Thymine?

Some synonyms for Thymine include 5-Methyl-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione and 5-Methyl-2,4-dioxypyrimidine.

What are the physiological functions of Thymine?

Thymine is a major pyrimidine component of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and plays a role in DNA biosynthesis.

What are some of the chemical properties of Thymine?

Thymine is a white crystalline powder, insoluble in water at room temperature, slightly soluble in alcohol, and soluble in alkali, acid, formamide, DMF, and pyridine.

How is Thymine used in studying DNA structure?

Thymine can be used in studying DNA structure through radiation-induced free radical reactions resulting in base cross-linking and derivatization reactions.

What are some uses of Thymine?

Thymine can be used in the development of sensitive detectors with nanoparticle-based structures, coordination chemistry, and as a key intermediate for synthesizing anti-AIDS and anti-tumor drugs.

What are some safety details associated with Thymine?

Thymine has a hazard code Xi and risk statements 36-36/37/38. It is considered stable but incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

How does Thymine differ from the other three DNA bases?

Thymine is the only one of the four bases found exclusively inside DNA, while the other bases can also be found in RNA.

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