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Uric acid

Also known as urate, Lithic acid, 2,6,8-trioxypurine

CAS 69-93-2Formula C5H4N4O3Molar mass 168.11 g/molEC 200-720-7
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Uric acid chemical structure, C5H4N4O3, CAS 69-93-2
2D chemical structure

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All properties
CAS number
69-93-2
Formula
C5H4N4O3
Molar mass
168.11 g/mol
EC number
200-720-7
HS code
293359
Category
Skin conditioning agents and actives

What is Uric acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

7,9-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6,8(3H)-trione is an oxopurine in which the purine ring is substituted by oxo groups at positions 2, 6, and 8. It has a role as a mouse metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite and a human metabolite. It is a tautomer of a 2,6-dihydroxy-7,9-dihydro-8H-purin-8-one, a 9H-purine-2,6,8-triol, a 7H-purine-2,6,8-triol, a 1H-purine-2,6,8-triol and a 5,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6,8(9H)-trione.

Uric acid is an end product of nucleic acid degradation.

Identifiers

Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy

IUPAC name
7,9-dihydro-3H-purine-2,6,8-trione
CAS number
69-93-2 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
200-720-7
Molecular formula
C5H4N4O3
UNII
268B43MJ25
MDL number
MFCD00005712
INCI name
URIC ACID
InChIKey
LEHOTFFKMJEONL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C5H4N4O3/c10-3-1-2(7-4(11)6-1)8-5(12)9-3/h(H4,6,7,8,9,10,11,12)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C12=C(NC(=O)N1)NC(=O)NC2=O

Synonyms

  • urate
  • Lithic acid
  • 2,6,8-trioxypurine
  • 2,6,8-trihydroxypurine
  • 7,9-Dihydro-1H-purine-2,6,8(3H)-trione
  • 2,6,8-Trioxopurine
  • 1H-Purine-2,6,8-triol
  • 1H-Purine-2,6,8(3H)-trione, 7,9-dihydro-
  • Purine-2,6,8(1H,3H,9H)-trione
  • 7,9-dihydro-3H-purine-2,6,8-trione
  • 2,3,6,7,8,9-hexahydro-1H-purine-2,6,8-trione
  • Uricum acidum
  • Idelalisib metabolite m54
  • trioxopurine
  • Urate, Sodium
  • Urate, Potassium
  • Urate, Monosodium
  • Acid, Uric
  • Acid Urate, Sodium
  • Urate, Sodium Acid
  • Acid Urate, Ammonium
  • Urate, Ammonium Acid
  • Uric Acid 1547
  • Urate Monohydrate, Sodium
  • Urate Monohydrate, Monosodium
Show all 38 synonyms
  • 8-hydroxyxanthine
  • 1H-purine-2,6,8(3H,7H,9H)-trione
  • uric-acid
  • 9H-purine-2,6,8-triol
  • 2,8-Trioxopurine
  • Uric acid (8CI)
  • Purine-2,6,8-triol
  • 8-Hydroxy-3,9-Dihydro-1h-Purine-2,6-Dione
  • 6,8-Dioxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-1H-purin-2-olate
  • URC
  • Lithate
  • hypoxanthinediol
  • 2,8-Trioxypurine

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
168.11 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
168.0283 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-1.77calc.
Topological polar surface area
114.4 ร…ยฒcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
4calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3calc.
Rotatable bonds
0calc.
Heavy atoms
12calc.
Rings
2calc.
Aromatic rings
2calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, O=c1[nH]c(=O)c2[nH]c(=O)[nH]c2[nH]1

O=c1[nH]c(=O)c2[nH]c(=O)[nH]c2[nH]1

2 rings, 12 atoms. This chemical is the scaffold itself.

46 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Use classes: Cosmetics.

Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name URIC ACID(buffering, skin conditioning)

Pharmacological actions

  • Antioxidants

Roles

  • Escherichia coli metabolite
  • animal metabolite
  • bacterial metabolite
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • human metabolite
  • mammalian metabolite
  • metabolite
  • mouse metabolite
  • prokaryotic metabolite

Functional uses

  • Softener and conditioner
  • pH regulating agent

Cosmetic functions

  • Buffering
  • Skin conditioning

Pharmacology

Uric Acid is a white tasteless odorless crystalline product of protein metabolism, found in the blood and urine, as well as trace amounts found in the various organs of the body. It can build up and form stones or crystals in various disease states.

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • EU cosmetic ingredient inventory
  • Active ingredient in FDA approved drug labels

United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Uric acid is traded under.

HS 2933.59Indicative HS code

Compounds containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring, other

World exports in 2024
$18.4B
+10.5% vs 2023, imports $24.8B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Ireland43.6%
  2. Switzerland * partner reported26.3%
  3. China7.9%
Top importers
  1. Slovenia30.3%
  2. United States30.1%
  3. Germany15.3%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Uric acid is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Uric acid, based on the data on this page

What is Uric acid?

7,9-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6,8(3H)-trione is an oxopurine in which the purine ring is substituted by oxo groups at positions 2, 6, and 8. It has a role as a mouse metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite and a human metabolite.

What is the CAS number of Uric acid?

The CAS registry number of Uric acid is 69-93-2.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Uric acid?

The molecular formula of Uric acid is C5H4N4O3 and its molar mass is 168.11 g/mol.

What is Uric acid used for?

Use classes: Cosmetics.

Is Uric acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Uric acid is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Uric acid?

Uric acid is usually classified under HS code 293359 (Compounds containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ringโ€ฆ). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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