CAS No. 462-88-4
Batch:
Purity:98.19
Chemical Structure
Check the
Ureidopropionic acid
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 462-88-4 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C4H8N2O3 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 132.12 | |
| SMILES | C(CNC(=O)N)C(=O)O |
Ureidopropionic acid is an endogenous metabolic intermediate generated during the catabolism of uracil within the pyrimidine degradation pathway. Produced from dihydrouracil via dihydropyrimidinase, it serves as a substrate for beta-ureidopropionase, which converts it into beta-alanine, carbon dioxide, and ammonia. Through this pathway, ureidopropionic acid plays a key role in maintaining pyrimidine homeostasis and regulating downstream amino acid synthesis and pyrimidine catabolic flux.
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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
26 mg/mL
(196.79 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
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.