Tetramethyluric Acid

Name: Tetramethyluric Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-032778

About Tetramethyluric Acid

Listed under CAS 2309-49-1, Tetramethyluric Acid is an impurity of Caffeine available from Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C9H12N4O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 224.22 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 1,3,7,9-tetramethylpurine-2,6,8-trione. Alternative names: Theacrine and 1,3,7,9-Tetramethyluric acid.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

As a characterised impurity of Caffeine, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Tetramethyluric Acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Caffeine

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Tetramethyluric Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-032778
CAS Number	2309-49-1
IUPAC name	1,3,7,9-tetramethylpurine-2,6,8-trione
Molecular formula	C₉H₁₂N₄O₃
Molecular weight	224.22 g/mol
Exact mass	224.0909
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	QGDOQULISIQFHQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CN1C2=C(N(C1=O)C)N(C(=O)N(C2=O)C)C
PubChem CID	75324

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 3
TPSA	64.2 Å²
Synonyms	Theacrine, 1,3,7,9-Tetramethyluric acid, Temurin, Temorine, TeaCrine, 1H-Purine-2,6,8(3H)-trione, 7,9-dihydro-1,3,7,9-tetramethyl-, Uric acid, 1,3,7,9-tetramethyl-, tetramethyl-2,3,6,7,8,9-hexahydro-1H-purine-2,6,8-trione, 1,3,7,9-tetraMethyl-1H-purine-2,6,8(3H,7H,9H)-trione, 1,3,7,9-Tetramethyl-7,9-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6,8(3H)-trione, Theacrin

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

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 Tetramethyluric Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Tetramethyluric Acid is 2309-49-1. It is also known as Theacrine, 1,3,7,9-Tetramethyluric acid, Temurin.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Tetramethyluric Acid?

Tetramethyluric Acid has the molecular formula C9H12N4O3 and a molecular weight of 224.22 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1,3,7,9-tetramethylpurine-2,6,8-trione.

What is Tetramethyluric Acid used for?

Tetramethyluric Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Caffeine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Tetramethyluric Acid can I order?

We supply Tetramethyluric Acid in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Tetramethyluric Acid?

Yes. Every lot of Tetramethyluric Acid 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 Tetramethyluric Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. Tetramethyluric Acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.