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Alloxan monohydrate
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Alloxan monohydrate is an organic compound primarily used in biochemical research, particularly as a reagent to study diabetes and glucose metabolism due to its ability to induce hyperglycemia in test subjects. It also serves as a precursor in the synthesis of other chemicals and as a standard in analytical assays. This chemical has a CAS number of 2244-11-3, with the molecular formula C4H4N2O5 and a molecular weight of 160.08496. It requires storage at a temperature of +4°C and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies Alloxan monohydrate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 80112163
- CAS Number
- 2244-11-3
- IUPAC Name
- 1,3-diazinane-2,4,5,6-tetrone;hydrate
- Molecular Formula
- C4H4N2O5
- Molecular Weight
- 160.08496
- Exact Mass
- 160.012
- SMILES
- C1(=O)C(=O)NC(=O)NC1=O.O
- InChIKey
- DSXMTJRUNLATRP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C4H2N2O4.H2O/c7-1-2(8)5-4(10)6-3(1)9;/h(H2,5,6,8,9,10);1H2
- PubChem CID
- 16723
Synonyms
- 1,3-diazinane-2,4,5,6-tetrone hydrate
- 1,3-dihydropyrimidine-2,4,5,6-tetraone, hydrate
- 2,4,5,6-Tetraoxypyrimidine
- 2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinetetrone, monohydrate
- 5,6-Dioxyuracil
- Alloxan (hydrate)
- mesoxalylcarbamidemonohydrate
- mesoxalylurea, monohydrate
- Pyrimidine-2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-tetraone hydrate
- Pyrimidine-2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-tetraone monohydrate
Frequently asked questions
What is alloxan monohydrate commonly used for?
Alloxan monohydrate is primarily used as a reagent in biochemical research, particularly in studies involving glucose metabolism and diabetes research, as well as a precursor in organic synthesis.
What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of alloxan monohydrate?
The molecular formula is **C₄H₄N₂O₅** (monohydrate), and the molecular weight is **160.08 g/mol**.
How should alloxan monohydrate be stored?
Store in a **cool, dry place** (storage category **+4**) and protect from light and moisture. Avoid contamination.
What grade or purity is available for alloxan monohydrate?
Molekula supplies **analytical grade** alloxan monohydrate, suitable for research and development applications.
Can Molekula supply alloxan monohydrate in bulk quantities?
Yes, bulk quantities are available upon request—contact Molekula for pricing and lead times.
What documentation comes with an order of alloxan monohydrate?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation.
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.