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Alloxan
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Alloxan, sometimes referred to as alloxan hydrate, is an organic compound with the formula OC(N(H)CO)2C(OH)2. It is classified as a derivative of pyrimidine. The anhydrous derivative OC(N(H)CO)2CO is also known, as well as a dimeric derivative. These are some of the earliest known organic compounds. They exhibit a variety of biological activities.
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Preferred IUPAC name
5,5-Dihydroxypyrimidine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione | |||
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5,5-Dihydroxybarbituric acid | |||
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.000.057 ![]() | ||
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MeSH | Alloxan | ||
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C4H4N2O5 | |||
Molar mass | 160.07 g/mol | ||
Appearance | pale yellow solid | ||
Density | 1.639 g/cm3 (anhydrous) | ||
Melting point | 254 °C (489 °F; 527 K) (decomposition) | ||
0.29 g/100 mL[2] | |||
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Safety data sheet (SDS) | MSDS | ||
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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