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Uric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11410973
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Description

Uric acid acts as a strong reducing agent (electron donors) and potent antioxidant. It is used as a precursor in cell culture systems and in cosmetics. Further, it is useful for serum-free medium supplement. In addition to this, it is used as a reagent in the determination of uricase and tungstate.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Uric acid acts as a strong reducing agent (electron donors) and potent antioxidant. It is used as a precursor in cell culture systems and in cosmetics. Further, it is useful for serum-free medium supplement. In addition to this, it is used as a reagent in the determination of uricase and tungstate.

Solubility
Soluble in 1M sodium hydroxide solution. Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in ether and alcohol.

Notes
Stable. Incompatible with other materials such as acids, bases and oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 69-93-2
Molecular Formula C5H4N4O3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 168.112
MDL Number MFCD00005712
InChI Key LEHOTFFKMJEONL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym uric acid, urate, 2,6,8-trioxypurine, lithic acid, 2,6,8-trihydroxypurine, 2,6,8-trioxopurine, 1h-purine-2,6,8-triol, 8-hydroxyxanthine, 7,9-dihydro-1h-purine-2,6,8 3h-trione, 1h-purine-2,6,8 3h-trione, 7,9-dihydro
PubChem CID 1175
ChEBI CHEBI:17775
IUPAC Name 7,9-dihydro-3H-purine-2,6,8-trione
SMILES C12=C(NC(=O)N1)NC(=O)NC2=O

Specifications

Melting Point >300°C
Density 1.89
Quantity 25 g
Beilstein 156158
Merck Index 14,9875
Solubility Information Soluble in 1M sodium hydroxide solution. Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in ether and alcohol.
Formula Weight 168.11
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material Uric acid

RUO – Research Use Only

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