Pharmaceutical
Xenobiotic
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 23:04:41 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:27 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054286
Metabolite Identification
Common Name5,6-diaminouracil
Description5,6-diaminouracil is a pyrimidine derivative belonging to the class of nucleobase analogs. Its chemical structure features two amino groups at positions 5 and 6 of the uracil ring, which enhances its reactivity and potential for forming various derivatives. In synthetic chemistry, 5,6-diaminouracil serves as a versatile building block for the synthesis of biologically relevant compounds, including xanthine derivatives. For instance, it has been utilized in the cyclocondensation reactions with oxazolones to yield xanthine compounds (PMID:34681643 ). Additionally, it participates in the formation of imidazolone derivatives through reactions with oxazolones in the presence of acetic acid (PMID:34681643 ). The compound can also be condensed with aromatic aldehydes to produce 6-aryllumazines (PMID:33182318 ) and serves as a precursor for 6-amino-5-carboxamidouracils, which are important in the synthesis of 8-substituted xanthines (PMID:31181839 ). Overall, 5,6-diaminouracil plays a significant role in the development of various nitrogen-containing heterocycles that may exhibit biological activity.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
5,6-Diamino-2,4-dihydroxypyrimidineChEBI
5,6-Diaminopyrimidine-2,4-dioneChEBI
DiaminouracilChEBI
5,6-diamino-2,4-Dihydroxypyrimidine sulfate (1:1)MeSH
5,6-diamino-2,4-Dihydroxypyrimidine sulfate (2:1)MeSH
Molecular FormulaC4H6N4O2
Average Mass142.116
Monoisotopic Mass142.049075456
IUPAC Name5,6-diamino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione
Traditional Name5,6-diaminouracil
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
NC1=C(N)C(=O)NC(=O)N1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C4H6N4O2/c5-1-2(6)7-4(10)8-3(1)9/h5H2,(H4,6,7,8,9,10)
InChI KeyBBTNLADSUVOPPN-UHFFFAOYSA-N