Alloxan
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Alloxan
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CAS No:
50-71-5
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Formula:
C4H2N2O4
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Chemical Name:
Alloxan
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Synonyms:
2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinetetrone;Alloxan;Mesoxalylcarbamide;Mesoxalylurea;2,4,5,6-Tetraoxohexahydropyrimidine;Alloxane;Pyrimidinetetrone;2,4,5,6-Pyrimidinetetrone;NSC 7169;1,3-Diazinane-2,4,5,6-tetrone;2-Hydroxy-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4,5,6-trione
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Description
White crystals, become pink on exposure to air; colorless aqueous solution which imparts pink color to skin. Soluble in water and alcohol.
Characteristics
92.3
-1.84
Solid
1.839 g/cm3 @ Temp: -5 °C
256 °C (decomp)
Sublimes
201.4ºC
1.519
Freely soluble in water.
2-8°C
2.14X10-10 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est)
Oral-rat LD50: 5210 mg/kg; Abdominal cavity-mouse LDL0:300 mg/kg
Combustible; decomposes carbon dioxide at room temperature; burning produces toxic nitrogen oxide fumes
Acid to litmus