Uracil-13C4,15N2

Names

[ CAS No. ]:
202407-06-5

[ Name ]:
Uracil-13C4,15N2

Biological Activity

[Description]:

Uracil-13C4,15N2 is the 13C and 15N labeled Uracil[1]. Uracil is a common and naturally occurring pyrimidine derivative and one of the four nucleobases in the nucleic acid of RNA[2].

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Cancer

[In Vitro]

Stable heavy isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, and other elements have been incorporated into drug molecules, largely as tracers for quantitation during the drug development process. Deuteration has gained attention because of its potential to affect the pharmacokinetic and metabolic profiles of drugs[1].

[References]

[1]. Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019 Feb;53(2):211-216.  

[2]. Pałasz A, et al. In search of uracil derivatives as bioactive agents. Uracils and fused uracils: Synthesis, biological activity and applications. Eur J Med Chem. 2015 Jun 5;97:582-611.  

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Molecular Formula ]:
13C4H415N2O2

[ Molecular Weight ]:
118.04

Related Compounds