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Alloxan

Alloxan structure

Alloxan 

structure
  • CAS No:

    50-71-5

  • Formula:

    C4H2N2O4

  • Chemical Name:

    Alloxan

  • 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

Description

White crystals, become pink on exposure to air; colorless aqueous solution which imparts pink color to skin. Soluble in water and alcohol.

Alloxan Basic Attributes

142.07

142.07

200-062-0

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

Safety Information

3

20/21/22-36/37/38

26-36

Xn

Treasury is ventilated at low temperature and dry; stored separately from food materials; do not store in sealed cans

Explosive; explosion occurs when heated above 170℃

Toxicity

moderately toxic

Alloxan Use and Manufacturing

Biochemical research, cosmetics, organic synthesis.

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