Thymine

Agent Name
Thymine
CAS Number
65-71-4
Formula
C5-H6-N2-O2
Major Category
Biological Agents
Thymine formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2,4(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinedione, 5-methyl-; 2,4-Dihydroxy-5-methylpyrimidine; 5-Methyluracil; Thymin; Thymin (purine base); Thymine anhydrate; [ChemIDplus] 5-Methyl-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione; [Merck Index]
Category
Nucleic Acids and Derivatives
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White crystalline powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Component of nucleic acids; Used in biochemical research; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause eye irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
1.33E-06 mm Hg

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