Alloxan

About Alloxan

Alloxan is a saturated N-heterocycle carrying the CAS registry number 50-71-5. The compound has the formula C4H2N2O4, corresponding to a molecular weight of 142.07 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 1,3-diazinane-2,4,5,6-tetrone. It is also known as 2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinetetrone or Mesoxalylcarbamide.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, Alloxan is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request. Custom pack sizes, bulk quantities and specific analytical data can be arranged on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Alloxan
Catalogue No.	VQ-040532
CAS Number	50-71-5
IUPAC name	1,3-diazinane-2,4,5,6-tetrone
Molecular formula	C₄H₂N₂O₄
Molecular weight	142.07 g/mol
Exact mass	142.0015
HSN code	2933
InChIKey	HIMXGTXNXJYFGB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1(=O)C(=O)NC(=O)NC1=O
PubChem CID	5781

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	-1
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	92.3 Å²
Synonyms	2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinetetrone, Mesoxalylcarbamide, Pyrimidinetetrone, Alloxan 7169, 2,4,5,6-Tetraoxohexahydropyrimidine, 5,6-dioxouracil, Pyrimidine-2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-tetraone, Urea, mesoxalyl-, Barbituric acid, 5-oxo-, pyrimidine-2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-tetrone, 2,4,5,6-Pyrimidintetron, hexahydropyrimidine-2,4,5,6-tetrone

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Alloxan?

The CAS Registry Number of Alloxan is 50-71-5. It is also known as 2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinetetrone, Mesoxalylcarbamide, Pyrimidinetetrone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Alloxan?

Alloxan has the molecular formula C4H2N2O4 and a molecular weight of 142.07 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1,3-diazinane-2,4,5,6-tetrone.

Which grade and pack sizes of Alloxan can I order?

We supply Alloxan, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Alloxan?

Yes. Every lot of Alloxan is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Alloxan be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Alloxan worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.