| Molecular Formula | C6H8N4O3 |
| Molar Mass | 184.15 |
| Density | 1.61±0.1 g/cm3 (20 ºC 760 Torr) |
| Melting Point | 241-243°C |
| Boling Point | 240.8±50.0℃ (760 Torr) |
| Flash Point | 99.5±30.1℃ |
| pKa | 1.16±0.70(Predicted) |
| Storage Condition | −20°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.6500 (estimate) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Chemical properties soluble in lye, insoluble in water, acetone, insoluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform, dioxane. |
| Use | Uses the intermediates of theophylline and caffeine. It is also used as a reagent for the Photometric Determination of copper. |
| Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful![]() |
| Risk Codes | 40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect |
| Safety Description | S22 - Do not breathe dust. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | YQ8780000 |
Condensation with cyanoacetic acid, dimethylurea and acetic anhydride to form 1, 3-dimethylcyanoacetyl urea, and then cyclize under alkaline conditions to obtain 1, 3-dimethyl-4-iminicarbacil, and then nitrosate to obtain the product.
| EPA chemical information | 1,3-Dimethyl-6-amino-5-nitrosouracil (6632-68-4) |