Compound Q&A
What is 5-Chlorouracil (CAS: 1820-81-1)?
Answer
5-Chlorouracil is a chlorinated pyrimidine derivative with the chemical formula C4H3ClN2O2. It appears as a white crystalline powder and is known for its stability under normal conditions. This compound is widely used as a building block in pharmaceutical research, particularly in the development of antiviral and anticancer drugs due to its structural similarity to uracil.
About
CAS No
1820-81-1
English Name
5-Chlorouracil
Molecular Formula
C4H3ClN2O2
Molecular Weight
146.53 g/mol
SMILES
C1=C(C(=O)NC(=O)N1)Cl
InChIKey
ZFTBZKVVGZNMJR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09