Dihydrothymine

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Dihydrothymine
IUPAC name 5-methylhexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione
Identifiers
CAS number [696-04-8]
PubChem 93556
MeSH 5,6-dihydrothymine
SMILES CC1CNC(=O)NC1=O
Properties
Molecular formula C5H8N2O2
Molar mass 128.12922
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Dihydrothymine is an intermediate in the metabolism of thymine.