Uric Acid

C₅H₄N₄O₃

IUPAC: 7,9-Dihydro-1H-purine-2,6,8(3H)-trione

CAS: 69-93-2

Overview

Uric acid is the end product of purine metabolism in humans. High blood levels cause gout — painful crystal deposits in joints.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 4 1.0080
Carbon C 5 12.0110
Nitrogen N 4 14.0070
Oxygen O 3 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×4
2.4%
C
Carbon ×5
35.7%
N
Nitrogen ×4
33.3%
O
Oxygen ×3
28.6%

Uses

  • • Biomarker for gout
  • • Antioxidant in blood

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Dalmatian dogs are unique among canines — they excrete uric acid instead of allantoin, making them prone to kidney stones

Structure

SMILES

C12=C(NC(=O)N1)NC(=O)NC2=O

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
168.11 g/mol
Density
1.8700 g/cm³
Melting Point
300.0 °C
Solubility
0.06 g/L at 37°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
168.0283
XLogP
-1.9
TPSA
99.3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
4
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
12
Complexity
332.0

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 Uric Acid?
Uric Acid (C₅H₄N₄O₃) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 7,9-Dihydro-1H-purine-2,6,8(3H)-trione.
What is the molecular weight of Uric Acid?
Uric Acid has a molar mass of 168.11 g/mol.
What state is Uric Acid at room temperature?
Uric Acid is a solid at room temperature.
Is Uric Acid organic or inorganic?
Uric Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Uric Acid?
Uric Acid (C₅H₄N₄O₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).