CAS No. 86-96-4

Batch: Purity:99.77
Benzoyleneurea Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 1H-quinazoline-2,4-dione
CAS Number 86-96-4
Molecular Formula

C8H6N2O2

Molecular Weight (MW) 162.15
SMILES C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)NC(=O)N2
InChIKey SDQJTWBNWQABLE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Benzoyleneurea is a quinazolinedione scaffold compound with antibacterial properties that serves as a building block for synthesized protein geranylgeranyltransferase-I inhibitors. It targets protein geranylgeranyltransferase-I to block C-terminal prenylation of small GTPases such as Rho and Ras family proteins. Disruption of protein prenylation impairs downstream GTPase signal transduction pathways, leading to inhibition of cellular proliferation and targeted antibacterial activity. [1]

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 32 mg/mL (197.34 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.