Pyrimidine

C₄H₄N₂

IUPAC: Pyrimidine

CAS: 289-95-2

Overview

Pyrimidine is the parent compound of three of the five nucleobases in DNA and RNA (cytosine, thymine, uracil). It is a fundamental molecule of life.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 4 1.0080
Carbon C 4 12.0110
Nitrogen N 2 14.0070

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×4
5.0%
C
Carbon ×4
60.0%
N
Nitrogen ×2
35.0%

Uses

  • • Pharmaceutical synthesis
  • • Agrochemical production

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Three of the five nucleobases that encode all genetic information are pyrimidines

Structure

SMILES

C1=CN=CN=C1

Properties

Type
organic
State
liquid
Molar Mass
80.09 g/mol
Density
1.0160 g/cm³
Melting Point
22.5 °C
Boiling Point
123.8 °C
Solubility
miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
80.0374
XLogP
-0.4
TPSA
25.8 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
32.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pyrimidine?
Pyrimidine (C₄H₄N₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Pyrimidine.
What is the molecular weight of Pyrimidine?
Pyrimidine has a molar mass of 80.09 g/mol.
What state is Pyrimidine at room temperature?
Pyrimidine is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Pyrimidine organic or inorganic?
Pyrimidine is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Pyrimidine?
Pyrimidine (C₄H₄N₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N).